CVE-2000-0933
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
High risk81th percentile - higher than 81% of all known CVEs
Summary
The Input Method Editor (IME) in the Simplified Chinese version of Windows 2000 does not disable access to privileged functionality that should normally be restricted. This allows local users to gain privileges, aka the "Simplified Chinese IME State Recognition" vulnerability.
Risk Assessment
Possible privilege escalation by a local user, which may lead to system takeover.
Recommendation
Apply the Microsoft patch for Windows 2000 or update the system; restrict local access to trusted users.
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Original NVD description (English source)
The Input Method Editor (IME) in the Simplified Chinese version of Windows 2000 does not disable access to privileged functionality that should normally be restricted, which allows local users to gain privileges, aka the "Simplified Chinese IME State Recognition" vulnerability.
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