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CVE-2000-0487

UnknownEPSS 2.48%

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CVE-2000-0487 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Protected Store in Windows 2000 does not properly select the strongest encryption when available, which causes it to use a default of 40-bit encryption instead of 56-bit DES encryption, aka the "Protected Store Key Length" vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 2.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Protected Store in Windows 2000 does not properly select the strongest encryption when available, which causes it to use a default of 40-bit encryption instead of 56-bit DES encryption, aka the "Protected Store Key Length" vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.48%

82.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 2000All versions

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0487?
The Protected Store in Windows 2000 does not properly select the strongest encryption when available, which causes it to use a default of 40-bit encryption instead of 56-bit DES encryption, aka the "Protected Store Key Length" vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2000-0487?
Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0487 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0487?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST