Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Feb 12, 2001· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2001-0048
CVE-2001-0048
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.
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Affected products
1- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
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References
2- www.securityfocus.com/bid/2133nvdExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-099nvd
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