What is the severity of CVE-2001-0261?

CVE-2001-0261 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for local attackers to recover sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0261?

To fix CVE-2001-0261, ensure that sensitive files are encrypted using a more secure method or update to a newer operating system that addresses this vulnerability.

What type of attack does CVE-2001-0261 enable?

CVE-2001-0261 enables local attackers to recover text from encrypted files due to improper destruction of file backups.

Which systems are affected by CVE-2001-0261?

CVE-2001-0261 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 systems that utilize the Encrypted File System.

Is CVE-2001-0261 a widespread vulnerability?

CVE-2001-0261 is considered less widespread today but poses a risk on legacy systems still running Windows 2000.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2001-0261

low

2.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

4/4/2001

8/8/2024

CVE-2001-0261

First published: Wed Apr 04 2001(Updated: )

Microsoft Windows 2000 Encrypted File System does not properly destroy backups of files that are encrypted, which allows a local attacker to recover the text of encrypted files.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows 2000

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0261?
CVE-2001-0261 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for local attackers to recover sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0261?
To fix CVE-2001-0261, ensure that sensitive files are encrypted using a more secure method or update to a newer operating system that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of attack does CVE-2001-0261 enable?
CVE-2001-0261 enables local attackers to recover text from encrypted files due to improper destruction of file backups.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2001-0261?
CVE-2001-0261 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 systems that utilize the Encrypted File System.
Is CVE-2001-0261 a widespread vulnerability?
CVE-2001-0261 is considered less widespread today but poses a risk on legacy systems still running Windows 2000.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0261?
CVE-2001-0261 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for local attackers to recover sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0261?
To fix CVE-2001-0261, ensure that sensitive files are encrypted using a more secure method or update to a newer operating system that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of attack does CVE-2001-0261 enable?
CVE-2001-0261 enables local attackers to recover text from encrypted files due to improper destruction of file backups.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2001-0261?
CVE-2001-0261 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 systems that utilize the Encrypted File System.
Is CVE-2001-0261 a widespread vulnerability?
CVE-2001-0261 is considered less widespread today but poses a risk on legacy systems still running Windows 2000.