CVE-2000-0259

Summary

CVE-2000-0259 is a vulnerability affecting Windows NT 4.0. The issue lies with the default permissions for the Cryptography\\Offload registry key, which is used by the OffloadModExpo component. This allows local users to gain unauthorized access to the cryptographic keys of other users, potentially compromising their data or system. The vulnerability can be exploited by setting incorrect file permissions or through manipulation of the registry, posing a significant risk to security.

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