How severe is CVE-2000-0347?

CVE-2000-0347 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0347 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0347?

CVE-2000-0347 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 95. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0347?

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

When was CVE-2000-0347 published?

CVE-2000-0347 was published on 2000-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0347

CVE-2000-0347 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 95 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 95
Published: 2000-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Windows 95 and Windows 98 allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a NetBIOS session request packet with a NULL source name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0347?: Windows 95 and Windows 98 allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a NetBIOS session request packet with a NULL source name.
How severe is CVE-2000-0347?: CVE-2000-0347 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0347 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0347?: CVE-2000-0347 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 95. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0347?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0347 published?: CVE-2000-0347 was published on 2000-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_95:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_98:*:gold:*:*:*:*:*:*

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