How severe is CVE-2000-0041?

CVE-2000-0041 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0041 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0041?

CVE-2000-0041 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0041?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2000-0041 published?

CVE-2000-0041 was published on 1999-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0041

CVE-2000-0041 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Macos
Published: 1999-12-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Macintosh systems generate large ICMP datagrams in response to malformed datagrams, allowing them to be used as amplifiers in a flood attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0041?: Macintosh systems generate large ICMP datagrams in response to malformed datagrams, allowing them to be used as amplifiers in a flood attack.
How severe is CVE-2000-0041?: CVE-2000-0041 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0041 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0041?: CVE-2000-0041 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0041?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0041 published?: CVE-2000-0041 was published on 1999-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/890

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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