CVE-2001-1288

CVE-2001-1288 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Windows 2000 and Windows NT allows local users to cause a denial of service (reboot) by executing a command at the command prompt and pressing the F7 and enter keys several times while the command is executing, possibly related to an exception handling error in csrss.exe.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1288?
Windows 2000 and Windows NT allows local users to cause a denial of service (reboot) by executing a command at the command prompt and pressing the F7 and enter keys several times while the command is executing, possibly related to an exception handling error in csrss.exe.
How severe is CVE-2001-1288?
CVE-2001-1288 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2001-1288 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1288?
CVE-2001-1288 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2000. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1288?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1288 published?
CVE-2001-1288 was published on 2001-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

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