CVE-2001-1200
7.2 · HIGHOverview
CVE-2001-1200 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_xp. It was published on December 17, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
Microsoft Windows XP allows local users to bypass a locked screen and run certain programs that are associated with Hot Keys.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_xp to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2001-1200?
CVE-2001-1200 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_xp. It was published on December 17, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2001-1200?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-1200?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_xp to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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