CVE-2001-0048

Public Exploit

Description

The "Configure Your Server" tool in Microsoft 2000 domain controllers installs a blank password for the Directory Service Restore Mode, which allows attackers with physical access to the controller to install malicious programs, aka the "Directory Service Restore Mode Password" vulnerability.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.50%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2133	exploit vdb entry patch vendor advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-099	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0048?: CVE-2001-0048 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-0048?: To fix CVE-2001-0048, 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-2001-0048 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2001-0048 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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