The registry key containing the SQL Server service account information in Microsoft SQL Server 2000, including Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine (MSDE) 2000, has insecure permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges, aka "Incorrect Permission on SQL Server Service Account Registry Key."
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1025
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-034
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5205
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/796313