CVE-2000-0121 Missing authorization in n/a
Local attackers can read or modify victim files by exploiting Recycle Bin directory permissions in Windows NT and 2000.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2000-0121?
CVE-2000-0121 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Nt, published on 22 Mar 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Recycle Bin utility in Windows NT and Windows 2000 allows local users to read or modify files by creating a subdirectory with the victim's SID in the recycler directory, aka the "Recycle Bin Creation" vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0121?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows Nt.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0121?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0121 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2000-0121 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0121 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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- CVE-1999-0119 Windows NT 4.0 beta allows users to read and delete shares.
- CVE-1999-0226 Denial of service in n/a
- CVE-1999-0285 Denial of service in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wrq9-v6ff-f2v6.