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CVE-2001-0003

UnknownEPSS 8.10%

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CVE-2001-0003 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Web Extender Client (WEC) in Microsoft Office 2000, Windows 2000, and Windows Me does not properly process Internet Explorer security settings for NTLM authentication, which allows attackers to obtain NTLM credentials and possibly obtain the password, aka the "Web Client NTLM Authentication" vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 8.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Web Extender Client (WEC) in Microsoft Office 2000, Windows 2000, and Windows Me does not properly process Internet Explorer security settings for NTLM authentication, which allows attackers to obtain NTLM credentials and possibly obtain the password, aka the "Web Client NTLM Authentication" vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
8.10%

94.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftOffice2000
MicrosoftWindows 2000All versions
MicrosoftWindows MeAll versions
MicrosoftWindows NtAll versions

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0003?
Web Extender Client (WEC) in Microsoft Office 2000, Windows 2000, and Windows Me does not properly process Internet Explorer security settings for NTLM authentication, which allows attackers to obtain NTLM credentials and possibly obtain the password, aka the "Web Client NTLM Authentication" vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2001-0003?
Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0003 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0003?
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