CVE-2000-0222
HighExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk96th percentile - higher than 96% of all known CVEs
Summary
The installation for Windows 2000 does not activate the Administrator password until the system has rebooted, allowing remote attackers to connect to the ADMIN$ share without a password until the reboot occurs.
Risk Assessment
The lack of activation of the Administrator password poses a risk of unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to serious security breaches.
Recommendation
It is recommended to immediately set the Administrator password and reboot the system after installation to minimize the risk.
Original NVD description (English source)
The installation for Windows 2000 does not activate the Administrator password until the system has rebooted, which allows remote attackers to connect to the ADMIN$ share without a password until the reboot occurs.