Description
Microsoft Windows 2000 Encrypted File System does not properly destroy backups of files that are encrypted, which allows a local attacker to recover the text of encrypted files.
References (4)
Core 4
Core References
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_bugtraq
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=97992179925715&w=2
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_bugtraq
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98027311214976&w=2
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2243
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5973
Scores
EPSS
0.0233
EPSS Percentile
81.9%
Details
Status
published
Products (1)
microsoft/windows_2000
Published
Jun 02, 2001
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026