# CVE-2000-0933: The Input Method Editor (IME) in the Simplified Chinese version of Windows 2000 does not disable access to privileged functionality that sho

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2001-01-22 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The Input Method Editor (IME) in the Simplified Chinese version of Windows 2000 does not disable access to privileged functionality that should normally be restricted, which allows local users to gain privileges, aka the "Simplified Chinese IME State Recognition" vulnerability.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1729
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5301
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-069

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