Microsoft Windows XP Fast User Switching denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Microsoft Windows XP. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Fast User Switching. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2001-1570. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows XP (Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown code of the component Fast User Switching. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was shared 12/31/2001 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2001-1570 since 07/14/2005. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. A authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7731) and SecurityFocus (BID 3717†). The entry VDB-17890 is related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.2

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/19/2001 🔍
12/31/2001 +12 days 🔍
12/31/2001 +0 days 🔍
07/14/2005 +1291 days 🔍
07/11/2014 +3284 days 🔍
06/16/2024 +3628 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-1570 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1570
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17889
X-Force: 7731
SecurityFocus: 3717 - Microsoft Windows XP Fast User Switching Account Lockout Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2014 13:33
Updated: 06/16/2024 03:35
Changes: 07/11/2014 13:33 (50), 04/07/2017 16:03 (4), 06/16/2024 03:35 (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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