Title: Microsoft Windows 2000 Install Unprotected ADMIN$ Share Vulnerability
Severity: HIGH
Description:
During the install procedure for Windows 2000, the ADMIN$ share is created. However, the Administrator password, although entered, is not activated until after the next reboot. Therefore, during this period of time it is possible for anyone with network access to the machine to connect to the share as Administrator with no password.
Affected Products:
- Avaya DefinityOne Media Servers
- Avaya IP600 Media Servers
- Avaya S3400 Message Application Server
- Avaya S8100 Media Servers
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
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