CVE-2000-0420: The default configuration of SYSKEY in Windows 2000 stores the startup key in the registry, which could allow an attacke

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:31:02.176Z

Summary

The default configuration of SYSKEY in Windows 2000 stores the startup key in the registry, which could allow an attacker tor ecover it and use it to decrypt Encrypted File System (EFS) data.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:31:02.176Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

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