CVE Catalog

CVE-2000-0121

Low
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Very high risk
4.66%

91th percentile — higher than 91% of all known CVEs

Summary

The Recycle Bin utility in Windows NT and Windows 2000 allows local users to read or modify files by creating a subdirectory with the victim's SID in the recycler directory, known as the 'Recycle Bin Creation' vulnerability.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, posing a risk to the integrity and confidentiality of information within the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to restrict access to the recycle bin directory and monitor user activities to prevent abuse.

Original NVD description (English source)

The Recycle Bin utility in Windows NT and Windows 2000 allows local users to read or modify files by creating a subdirectory with the victim's SID in the recycler directory, aka the "Recycle Bin Creation" vulnerability.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS