Vulnerability Description
The Protected Store in Windows 2000 does not properly select the strongest encryption when available, which causes it to use a default of 40-bit encryption instead of 56-bit DES encryption, aka the "Protected Store Key Length" vulnerability.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1295ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-03
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1295ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-03
FAQ
What is CVE-2000-0487?
CVE-2000-0487 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.6 (LOW). The Protected Store in Windows 2000 does not properly select the strongest encryption when available, which causes it to use a default of 40-bit encryption instead of 56-bit DES encryption, aka the "P...
How severe is CVE-2000-0487?
CVE-2000-0487 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2000-0487?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000.