How severe is CVE-2000-0260?

CVE-2000-0260 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-0260 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-2000-0260?

CVE-2000-0260 primarily affects Microsoft Frontpage. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0260?

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-2000-0260 published?

CVE-2000-0260 was published on 2000-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0260

CVE-2000-0260 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Frontpage with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Frontpage
Published: 2000-04-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the dvwssr.dll DLL in Microsoft Visual Interdev 1.0 allows users to cause a denial of service or execute commands, aka the "Link View Server-Side Component" vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0260?: Buffer overflow in the dvwssr.dll DLL in Microsoft Visual Interdev 1.0 allows users to cause a denial of service or execute commands, aka the "Link View Server-Side Component" vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2000-0260?: CVE-2000-0260 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-0260 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-2000-0260?: CVE-2000-0260 primarily affects Microsoft Frontpage. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0260?: 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-2000-0260 published?: CVE-2000-0260 was published on 2000-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:frontpage:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_interdev:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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