How severe is CVE-2000-0280?

CVE-2000-0280 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2000-0280 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0280?

CVE-2000-0280 primarily affects Realnetworks Realplayer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0280?

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

When was CVE-2000-0280 published?

CVE-2000-0280 was published on 2000-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0280

CVE-2000-0280 is a low-severity vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. 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 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Realnetworks Realplayer
Published: 2000-04-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the RealNetworks RealPlayer client versions 6 and 7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long Location URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0280?: Buffer overflow in the RealNetworks RealPlayer client versions 6 and 7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long Location URL.
How severe is CVE-2000-0280?: CVE-2000-0280 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2000-0280 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0280?: CVE-2000-0280 primarily affects Realnetworks Realplayer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0280?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0280 published?: CVE-2000-0280 was published on 2000-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:6.0:*:win:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:7.0:*:win:*:*:*:*:*

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