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.
References (3)
Core 3
Core References
Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1958
VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5537
Patch, Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_ms
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-088
Scores
EPSS
0.0502
EPSS Percentile
91.1%
Details
CWE
CWE-798
Status
published
Products (1)
microsoft/exchange_server
2000
Published
Jan 09, 2001
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026