How severe is CVE-2000-0291?

CVE-2000-0291 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0291 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0291?

CVE-2000-0291 affects Sun Staroffice. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0291?

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

When was CVE-2000-0291 published?

CVE-2000-0291 was published on 2000-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0291

CVE-2000-0291 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Staroffice with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sun Staroffice
Published: 2000-04-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Star Office 5.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service by embedding a long URL within a document.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0291?: Buffer overflow in Star Office 5.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service by embedding a long URL within a document.
How severe is CVE-2000-0291?: CVE-2000-0291 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0291 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0291?: CVE-2000-0291 affects Sun Staroffice. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0291?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0291 published?: CVE-2000-0291 was published on 2000-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:staroffice:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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