CVE-2003-1169: DATEV Nutzungskontrolle 2.1 and 2.2 has insecure write permissions for critical registry keys, which allows...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old local access-control bypass in DATEV Nutzungskontrolle 2.1 and 2.2. A person who already has local access to an affected Windows system could change weakly protected registry settings and disable the control mechanism. The sources do not provide a CVSS score or current exploitation evidence. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy Windows environments still running DATEV Nutzungskontrolle 2.1 or 2.2. Modern environments are unlikely to be affected unless old DATEV access-control software remains installed on production, accounting, or shared workstation systems. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize it if affected systems protect financial, payroll, or shared workstation access. The business risk is unauthorized local bypass of a control that may have been relied on for segregation. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for DATEV Nutzungskontrolle 2.1 or 2.2.; Check DATEV or support guidance for supported upgrades or fixes.; Remove or replace unsupported affected versions where feasible..

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Jun 29, 2026, 21:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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