Description
The "Configure Your Server" tool in Microsoft 2000 domain controllers installs a blank password for the Directory Service Restore Mode, which allows attackers with physical access to the controller to install malicious programs, aka the "Directory Service Restore Mode Password" vulnerability.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2133
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_ms
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-099
Scores
EPSS
0.0201
EPSS Percentile
79.0%
Details
Status
published
Products (1)
microsoft/windows_2000
Published
Feb 12, 2001
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026