First published: Mon Dec 31 2001(Updated: )
Windows XP with fast user switching and account lockout enabled allows local users to deny user account access by setting the fast user switch to the same user (self) multiple times, which causes other accounts to be locked out.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Microsoft Windows XP | =gold | |
Microsoft Windows XP |
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CVE-2001-1570 is considered to have a moderate severity level due to its potential to lock out user accounts.
To mitigate CVE-2001-1570, disable fast user switching or adjust account lockout policies to prevent repeated lockouts.
CVE-2001-1570 affects users of Windows XP Professional and Home editions with fast user switching and account lockout enabled.
CVE-2001-1570 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the affected system.
Symptoms of CVE-2001-1570 exploitation include inability for users to log into their accounts due to lockouts.