CVE-2001-0015

Public Exploit

Description

Network Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) in Windows 2000 allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges via a "WM_COPYDATA" message to an invisible window that is running with the privileges of the WINLOGON process.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 2.49% Top 20%

Vendor Advisory atstake.com Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6062	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2341	vdb entry
http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2001/a020501-1.txt	patch vendor advisory exploit
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-007	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0015?: CVE-2001-0015 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-0015?: To fix CVE-2001-0015, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2001-0015 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2001-0015 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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