Microsoft Windows XP Lock Screen improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Microsoft Windows XP. Affected is an unknown function of the component Lock Screen. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2001-1200. The attack must be carried out locally. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows XP (Operating System) and classified as critical. This issue affects an unknown functionality of the component Lock Screen. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Microsoft Windows XP allows local users to bypass a locked screen and run certain programs that are associated with Hot Keys.

The weakness was presented 12/17/2001 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2001-1200. The exploitation is known to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The successful exploitation needs a simple authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7713) and SecurityFocus (BID 3703†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/17/2001 🔍
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07/11/2014 +4589 days 🔍
06/10/2024 +3622 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-1200 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1200
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17753
X-Force: 7713
SecurityFocus: 3703 - Microsoft Windows XP Unauthorized Hotkey Program Execution Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2014 11:44
Updated: 06/10/2024 23:41
Changes: 07/11/2014 11:44 (39), 04/07/2017 16:02 (14), 06/10/2024 23:41 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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