Description
Network Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) in Windows 2000 allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges via a "WM_COPYDATA" message to an invisible window that is running with the privileges of the WINLOGON process.
References (4)
Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6062
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2341
Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_atstake
http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2001/a020501-1.txt
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_ms
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-007
Scores
EPSS
0.0318
EPSS Percentile
86.8%
Details
Status
published
Products (1)
microsoft/windows_2000
Published
Mar 12, 2001
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026