PT-2001-2654 · Microsoft · Windows Xp

Published 2001-12-31 · Updated 2008-09-05 · CVE-2001-1570

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

2.1

Low

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Windows XP (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue allows local users to deny user account access by exploiting the fast user switching feature in combination with account lockout policies. This is achieved by setting the fast user switch to the same user multiple times, resulting in other accounts being locked out.

Recommendations For Windows XP, consider disabling the fast user switching feature to prevent exploitation of this issue. Additionally, review and adjust account lockout policies to minimize the impact of such actions.

Fix

Related Identifiers

CVE-2001-1570

Affected Products

Windows Xp

References · 4

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2001-1570 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/3717 · Note
• http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-12/0213.html · Note
• http://iss.net/security_center/static/7731.php · Note