CVE-2001-1517
Low
Description
RunAs (runas.exe) in Windows 2000 stores cleartext authentication information in memory, which could allow attackers to obtain usernames and passwords by executing a process that is allocated the same memory page after termination of a RunAs command. NOTE: the vendor disputes this issue, saying that administrative privileges are already required to exploit it, and the original researcher did not respond to requests for additional information
SeverityLow
CVSS2.1
Exploit probability—
Product
Microsoft Windows
PublishedDec 31, 2001
First seenDec 31, 2001
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft windows_2000 | No range specified | — |
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