PT-2001-1175 · Microsoft · Exchange 2000

Published 2001-01-09 · Updated 2020-04-02 · CVE-2000-1139

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.5

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Microsoft Exchange 2000 versions prior to Rev. A

Description The issue arises from the installation process creating a user account with a known password, potentially allowing attackers to gain privileges.

Recommendations For Microsoft Exchange 2000 versions prior to Rev. A, change the password of the affected user account to a strong, unique password to prevent unauthorized access.

Fix

Using Hardcoded Credentials

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Related Identifiers

CVE-2000-1139

Affected Products

Exchange 2000

References · 5

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-088 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2000-1139 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/1958 · Vendor Advisory
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5537 · Note
• https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2000-1139 · Note