CVE Catalog

CVE-2000-1139

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The installation of Microsoft Exchange 2000 before Rev. A creates a user account with a known password, which could allow attackers to gain privileges, known as the 'Exchange User Account' vulnerability.

Risk Assessment

Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the system, posing a serious security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Microsoft Exchange 2000 to the latest version to eliminate this vulnerability and change passwords for all user accounts.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The installation of Microsoft Exchange 2000 before Rev. A creates a user account with a known password, which could allow attackers to gain privileges, aka the "Exchange User Account" vulnerability.

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