CVE-2000-0420

Summary

CVE-2000-0420 is a vulnerability affecting the default configuration of SYSKEY in Windows 2000. This issue arises due to the startup key being stored in the registry, making it susceptible to recovery by an attacker. If exploited, this vulnerability could grant unauthorized access to Encrypted File System (EFS) data, potentially leading to data theft or corruption. Organizations and individuals using Windows 2000 are advised to take measures to secure their SYSKEY configurations, such as changing the default location and implementing strong encryption keys.

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