CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-0015

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In Windows 2000, Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges by sending a 'WM_COPYDATA' message to an invisible window running with the privileges of the WINLOGON process.

Risk Assessment

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to the system with elevated privileges, posing a significant security risk to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to restrict access to DDE functionality and to monitor and secure processes running with SYSTEM privileges.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Network Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) in Windows 2000 allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges via a "WM_COPYDATA" message to an invisible window that is running with the privileges of the WINLOGON process.

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