CVE-2001-0016

Description

NTLM Security Support Provider (NTLMSSP) service does not properly check the function number in an LPC request, which could allow local users to gain administrator level access.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.41% Top 25%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory bindview.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-008	vendor advisory
http://razor.bindview.com/publish/advisories/adv_NTLMSSP.html	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2348	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6076	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0016?: CVE-2001-0016 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-0016?: To fix CVE-2001-0016, 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-2001-0016 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2001-0016 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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