CVE-2000-0197
First published: Mon Feb 14 2000(Updated: )
The Windows NT scheduler uses the drive mapping of the interactive user who is currently logged onto the system, which allows the local user to gain privileges by providing a Trojan horse batch file in place of the original batch file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 | |
| =4.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0197?
CVE-2000-0197 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0197?
To mitigate CVE-2000-0197, ensure that users do not have permissions to replace batch files and consider applying any available patches.
Which versions of Windows NT are affected by CVE-2000-0197?
CVE-2000-0197 specifically affects Microsoft Windows NT version 4.0.
What type of attack does CVE-2000-0197 facilitate?
CVE-2000-0197 facilitates local privilege escalation attacks through the execution of a Trojan horse batch file.
Can CVE-2000-0197 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2000-0197 is a local vulnerability and can only be exploited by users with local access to the system.
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