CVE-2000-0771: Low severity Microsoft Windows 2000 vulnerability
Published Oct 13, 2000
·Updated
Microsoft Windows 2000 allows local users to cause a denial of service by corrupting the local security policy via malformed RPC traffic, aka the "Local Security Policy Corruption" vulnerability.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Windows 2000
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Oct 13, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0771?
CVE-2000-0771 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0771?
To mitigate CVE-2000-0771, apply the appropriate security patch provided by Microsoft for Windows 2000.
3
What impact does CVE-2000-0771 have on a system?
CVE-2000-0771 can lead to a denial of service by allowing local users to corrupt the local security policy.
4
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2000-0771?
CVE-2000-0771 affects Microsoft Windows 2000.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2000-0771?
While the best action is to apply the patch, restricting local user permissions may help mitigate potential exploitation of CVE-2000-0771.