SECUR> Possible Password Flaw Found in Windows XP
- From: Gleason Sackmann <gleason@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: NetHappenings <nethappenings@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 14:03:20 -0600
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Possible Password Flaw Found in Windows XP
A flaw has been found in Windows XP, allowing an attacker with physical
access to a machine to bypass password protections. An adversary can use a
Windows 2000 CD to boot a Windows XP machine, and use the Windows 2000
Recovery console to gain Administrator privileges. This highlights the
consensus among security professionals that once a machine has been
physically accessed, security is compromised.
http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,109406,00.asp
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