CVE-2000-0121: Low severity Microsoft Windows NT vulnerability

Published Feb 1, 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.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp1
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp3
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp4
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp5
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Modify the ACLs on the system 'recycler' directory so non-privileged/local users cannot create subdirectories or write files there (restrict write/create permissions to Administrators and SYSTEM). This prevents creation of subdirectories using another user's SID.

    Windows NT Recycle Bin (recycler directory) directory ACLs / write/create permission = deny write/create for non-administrative users
  2. Compensating control

    If ACL changes cannot be applied immediately, restrict which local accounts can log on to affected hosts and run with elevated rights; isolate vulnerable hosts from untrusted user accounts until a permanent fix or ACL hardening is applied.

  3. Operational

    Inspect the recycler directory for any unauthorized subdirectories (for example, folders named with other users' SIDs). Remove unauthorized subdirectories and restore any modified files from known-good backups; audit and monitor the recycler directory for future unauthorized creations.

Event History

Feb 1, 2000
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 22, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0121?

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

2

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.

3

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.

4

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

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

5

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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