CVE-2000-0228

CVE-2000-0228 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Rights Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Microsoft Windows Media License Manager allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a malformed request that causes the manager to halt, aka the "Malformed Media License Request" Vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0228?
Microsoft Windows Media License Manager allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a malformed request that causes the manager to halt, aka the "Malformed Media License Request" Vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2000-0228?
CVE-2000-0228 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0228 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0228?
CVE-2000-0228 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Media Rights Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0228?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0228 published?
CVE-2000-0228 was published on 2000-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)