Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Service improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Windows 2000 and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Terminal Service. Performing a manipulation results in improper authentication. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2002-1933. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft Windows 2000 (Operating System). This affects an unknown part of the component Terminal Service. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The terminal services screensaver for Microsoft Windows 2000 does not automatically lock the terminal window if the window is minimized, which could allow local users to gain access to the terminal server window.

The issue has been introduced in 02/17/2000. The weakness was published 12/31/2002 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2002-1933. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. A authentication is necessary for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1048 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (9946) and SecurityFocus (BID 5535†). Similar entry is available at VDB-19574. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
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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

02/17/2000 🔍
12/31/2002 +1048 days 🔍
12/31/2002 +0 days 🔍
06/29/2005 +910 days 🔍
08/05/2014 +3324 days 🔍
07/06/2024 +3623 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-1933 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1933
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19575
X-Force: 9946
SecurityFocus: 5535

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/05/2014 11:00
Updated: 07/06/2024 09:43
Changes: 08/05/2014 11:00 (40), 04/07/2017 16:03 (11), 06/28/2021 09:28 (2), 07/06/2024 09:43 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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