How severe is CVE-2001-0045?

CVE-2001-0045 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2001-0045 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0045?

CVE-2001-0045 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Nt. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0045?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2001-0045 published?

CVE-2001-0045 was published on 2001-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0045

CVE-2001-0045 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Nt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Nt
Published: 2001-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The default permissions for the RAS Administration key in Windows NT 4.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by changing the value to point to a malicious DLL, aka one of the "Registry Permissions" vulnerabilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0045?: The default permissions for the RAS Administration key in Windows NT 4.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by changing the value to point to a malicious DLL, aka one of the "Registry Permissions" vulnerabilities.
How severe is CVE-2001-0045?: CVE-2001-0045 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-0045 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0045?: CVE-2001-0045 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Nt. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0045?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-0045 published?: CVE-2001-0045 was published on 2001-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:terminal_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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