CVE-2000-0167
CVE-2000-0167 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Information Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Internet Information Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IIS Inetinfo.exe allows local users to cause a denial of service by creating a mail file with a long name and a .txt.eml extension in the pickup directory.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2000-0167?
- IIS Inetinfo.exe allows local users to cause a denial of service by creating a mail file with a long name and a .txt.eml extension in the pickup directory.
- How severe is CVE-2000-0167?
- CVE-2000-0167 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2000-0167 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2000-0167?
- CVE-2000-0167 affects Microsoft Internet Information Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2000-0167?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2000-0167 published?
- CVE-2000-0167 was published on 2000-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_information_server:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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