CVE-2000-0121

Summary

CVE-2000-0121 is a vulnerability affecting the Recycle Bin utility in Windows NT and Windows 2000. this issue permits local users to access or modify files by creating a subdirectory with the victim's Security Identifier (SID) in the recycler directory. Exploitation of this "Recycle Bin Creation" vulnerability can potentially lead to significant data loss or unauthorized system access. A local user can easily exploit this flaw by creating a directory with the targeted SID in the recycler directory, thereby bypassing the file access control mechanisms. This security weakness highlights the importance of properly managing and securing the Recycle Bin utility in Windows systems.

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