CVE-2000-0933: Medium severity Microsoft Windows 2000 vulnerability

Published Dec 19, 2000

Updated

The Input Method Editor (IME) in the Simplified Chinese version of Windows 2000 does not disable access to privileged functionality that should normally be restricted, which allows local users to gain privileges, aka the "Simplified Chinese IME State Recognition" vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Microsoft Windows 2000

Event History

Dec 19, 2000

CVE Published

05:00 AM

Data Sourced

via NVD·05:00 AM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Jan 22, 2001

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0933?

CVE-2000-0933 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential exploitation by local users to gain elevated privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0933?

To fix CVE-2000-0933, it is recommended to apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Windows 2000.

Who is affected by CVE-2000-0933?

CVE-2000-0933 affects local users of the Simplified Chinese version of Microsoft Windows 2000.

What is the impact of CVE-2000-0933?

The impact of CVE-2000-0933 is that it allows local users to access privileged functionality, potentially compromising system integrity.

Is CVE-2000-0933 still relevant today?

CVE-2000-0933 is largely considered obsolete due to the end of support for Windows 2000, but it highlights vulnerabilities related to local privilege escalation.