Microsoft Security Bulletin MS00-026

Patch Available for "Mixed Object Access" Vulnerability

Originally Posted: April 20, 2000

Summary

Microsoft has released a patch that eliminates a security vulnerability in Microsoft® Windows® 2000 that could, under very specific conditions, allow a malicious user to change information in the Active Directory that he should not be able to change.

Frequently asked questions regarding this vulnerability and the patch can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/fq00-026.mspx

General Information

Issue

Patch Availability

More Information

Please see the following references for more information related to this issue.

Frequently Asked Questions: Microsoft Security Bulletin MS00-026, http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/fq00-026.mspx
Microsoft TechNet Security web site, http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/default.mspx

Obtaining Support on this Issue

This is a fully supported patch. Information on contacting Microsoft Technical Support is available at http://support.microsoft.com/contactussupport/?ws=support.

Acknowledgments

Microsoft thanks Sebastien Malbois of Bouygues Construction for reporting this issue to us and working with us to protect customers.

Revisions

April 20, 2000: Bulletin Created.

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