CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-1749

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Windows 2000 Terminal Services do not properly lock themselves after disconnection when left idle until the screen saver activates. This could allow attackers to gain administrator privileges.

Risk Assessment

Improper session locking after disconnection poses a risk of unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to serious security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to configure session locking policies and monitor user activity to minimize the risk of unauthorized access.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Windows 2000 Terminal Services, when using the disconnect feature of the client, does not properly lock itself if it is left idle until the screen saver activates and the user disconnects, which could allow attackers to gain administrator privileges.

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