How severe is CVE-2000-0447?

CVE-2000-0447 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-0447 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0447?

CVE-2000-0447 affects Network Associates Webshield. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0447?

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-2000-0447 published?

CVE-2000-0447 was published on 2000-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0447

CVE-2000-0447 is a high-severity vulnerability in Network Associates Webshield with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Network Associates Webshield
Published: 2000-05-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in WebShield SMTP 4.5.44 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long configuration parameter to the WebShield remote management service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0447?: Buffer overflow in WebShield SMTP 4.5.44 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long configuration parameter to the WebShield remote management service.
How severe is CVE-2000-0447?: CVE-2000-0447 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-0447 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0447?: CVE-2000-0447 affects Network Associates Webshield. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0447?: 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-2000-0447 published?: CVE-2000-0447 was published on 2000-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:network_associates:webshield:4.5.44:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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