CVE-2000-0259
CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Apr 12, 2000
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-2000-0259 is a vulnerability affecting Windows NT 4.0. The issue lies with the OffloadModExpo component, which utilizes the Cryptography\\Offload registry key with default permissions that are too permissive. This permits local users to compromise the cryptographic keys of other users, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to security and confidentiality.
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Affected Products
- Microsoft Windows NT
Affected Vendors
- Microsoft