How severe is CVE-2000-0259?

CVE-2000-0259 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-0259 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0259?

CVE-2000-0259 primarily affects Microsoft Terminal Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0259?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2000-0259 published?

CVE-2000-0259 was published on 2000-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0259

CVE-2000-0259 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Terminal Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Terminal Server
Published: 2000-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The default permissions for the Cryptography\Offload registry key used by the OffloadModExpo in Windows NT 4.0 allows local users to obtain compromise the cryptographic keys of other users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0259?: The default permissions for the Cryptography\Offload registry key used by the OffloadModExpo in Windows NT 4.0 allows local users to obtain compromise the cryptographic keys of other users.
How severe is CVE-2000-0259?: CVE-2000-0259 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-0259 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0259?: CVE-2000-0259 primarily affects Microsoft Terminal Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0259?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2000-0259 published?: CVE-2000-0259 was published on 2000-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:terminal_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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