What is the severity of CVE-2000-0121?

CVE-2000-0121 is considered a low severity vulnerability in Windows NT and Windows 2000.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0121?

To fix CVE-2000-0121, apply the recommended security updates provided by Microsoft for the respective versions of Windows NT.

What impact does CVE-2000-0121 have on system security?

CVE-2000-0121 allows local users to read or modify files in a victim's Recycle Bin, compromising data confidentiality.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2000-0121?

CVE-2000-0121 affects Windows NT 4.0 and its various service packs.

Can CVE-2000-0121 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2000-0121 can only be exploited by local users with access to the affected system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2000-0121

low

3.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

1/2/2000

22/3/2000

3/4/2025

CVE-2000-0121

First published: Tue Feb 01 2000(Updated: )

The Recycle Bin utility in Windows NT and Windows 2000 allows local users to read or modify files by creating a subdirectory with the victim's SID in the recycler directory, aka the "Recycle Bin Creation" vulnerability.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows NT	=4.0
Microsoft Windows NT	=4.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows NT	=4.0-sp1
Microsoft Windows NT	=4.0-sp4
Microsoft Windows NT	=4.0-sp6
Microsoft Windows NT	=4.0-sp3
Microsoft Windows NT	=4.0-sp5
	=4.0
	=4.0-sp1
	=4.0-sp2
	=4.0-sp3
	=4.0-sp4
	=4.0-sp5
	=4.0-sp6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0121?
CVE-2000-0121 is considered a low severity vulnerability in Windows NT and Windows 2000.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0121?
To fix CVE-2000-0121, apply the recommended security updates provided by Microsoft for the respective versions of Windows NT.
What impact does CVE-2000-0121 have on system security?
CVE-2000-0121 allows local users to read or modify files in a victim's Recycle Bin, compromising data confidentiality.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2000-0121?
CVE-2000-0121 affects Windows NT 4.0 and its various service packs.
Can CVE-2000-0121 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2000-0121 can only be exploited by local users with access to the affected system.

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