CVE-2000-0419
CVE-2000-0419 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Access with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 21% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 21% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Access
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Office 2000 UA ActiveX Control is marked as "safe for scripting," which allows remote attackers to conduct unauthorized activities via the "Show Me" function in Office Help, aka the "Office 2000 UA Control" vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2000-0419?
- The Office 2000 UA ActiveX Control is marked as "safe for scripting," which allows remote attackers to conduct unauthorized activities via the "Show Me" function in Office Help, aka the "Office 2000 UA Control" vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2000-0419?
- CVE-2000-0419 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2000-0419 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2000-0419?
- CVE-2000-0419 primarily affects Microsoft Access. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2000-0419?
- 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-2000-0419 published?
- CVE-2000-0419 was published on 2000-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2000-07.html
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/support/kb.asp?ID=262767
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1197
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-034
Affected products (10)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:access:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:excel:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:frontpage:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:photodraw_2000:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:powerpoint:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:project:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:works:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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