CVE-2000-1139

N/A Unknown

Published: January 09, 2001 Modified: April 16, 2026

Description

The installation of Microsoft Exchange 2000 before Rev. A creates a user account with a known password, which could allow attackers to gain privileges, aka the "Exchange User Account" vulnerability.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1958

Source: cve@mitre.org

Patch Third Party Advisory VDB Entry Vendor Advisory

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-088

Source: cve@mitre.org

Patch Vendor Advisory

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5537

Source: cve@mitre.org

VDB Entry

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1958

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Patch Third Party Advisory VDB Entry Vendor Advisory

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-088

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Patch Vendor Advisory

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5537

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

VDB Entry

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

N/A / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

6.5%

91th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-798

Affected Vendors

microsoft

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