CVE-2000-0420

— NVD-CWE-Other

EPSS 0.00505
  • Published: 2000-05-11T04:00:00.000
  • Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
  • CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

CVE-2000-0420 — The default configuration of SYSKEY in Windows 2000 stores the startup key in the registry, which could allow an attacker tor ecover it and use it to decrypt Encrypted File System (EFS) data. [Weakness: NVD-CWE-Other]

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EPSS: n/a   |   KEV: not listed

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The default configuration of SYSKEY in Windows 2000 stores the startup key in the registry, which could allow an attacker tor ecover it and use it to decrypt Encrypted File System (EFS) data.

🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means

Summary: This vulnerability affects the product by the vendor (CWE: unspecified).

Impact: Attackers could gain unauthorized access, execute code, or disrupt services.

Mitigation: Until patched, restrict exposure, enforce least privilege, and monitor for suspicious activity.

CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

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