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CVE-2001-0048

• Severity: high (CVSS 7.2 v2.0)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 2.0% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: yes
• Published: 2001-02-12 · updated 2026-06-16

Description

The "Configure Your Server" tool in Microsoft 2000 domain controllers installs a blank password for the Directory Service Restore Mode, which allows attackers with physical access to the controller to install malicious programs, aka the "Directory Service Restore Mode Password" vulnerability.

Affected products

• Microsoft Windows 2000: all versions

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2133
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-099
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2133
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-099

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