CVE-2000-0420

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 66.5%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 11, 2000

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (4)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/ntbugtraq/2000-q2/0112.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1198
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/ntbugtraq/2000-q2/0112.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1198

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2000-0420?

CVE-2000-0420 is a none vulnerability published on May 11, 2000. 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.

When was CVE-2000-0420 disclosed?

CVE-2000-0420 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 11, 2000, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2000-0420 actively exploited?

CVE-2000-0420 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 66.5% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2000-0420?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2000-0420, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2000-0420

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