How severe is CVE-2000-0415?

CVE-2000-0415 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0415 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0415?

CVE-2000-0415 primarily affects Microsoft Outlook. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0415?

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

When was CVE-2000-0415 published?

CVE-2000-0415 was published on 2000-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0415

CVE-2000-0415 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Outlook
Published: 2000-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Outlook Express 4.x allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a mail or news message that has a .jpg or .bmp attachment with a long file name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0415?: Buffer overflow in Outlook Express 4.x allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a mail or news message that has a .jpg or .bmp attachment with a long file name.
How severe is CVE-2000-0415?: CVE-2000-0415 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0415 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0415?: CVE-2000-0415 primarily affects Microsoft Outlook. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0415?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0415 published?: CVE-2000-0415 was published on 2000-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook:98:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook_express:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook_express:4.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook_express:4.27.3110.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook_express:4.72.2106.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook_express:4.72.3120.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook_express:4.72.3612.1700:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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