# CVE-2002-1749: Windows 2000 Terminal Services, when using the disconnect feature of the client, does not properly lock itself if it is left idle until the

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2005-06-21 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Windows 2000 Terminal Services, when using the disconnect feature of the client, does not properly lock itself if it is left idle until the screen saver activates and the user disconnects, which could allow attackers to gain administrator privileges.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4095
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8199
- http://www.ntbugtraq.com/default.aspx?pid=36&sid=1&A2=ind0202&L=ntbugtraq&T=0&O=D&F=N&P=5224

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