How severe is CVE-2000-0459?

CVE-2000-0459 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0459 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0459?

CVE-2000-0459 primarily affects Imp. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0459?

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

When was CVE-2000-0459 published?

CVE-2000-0459 was published on 2000-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0459

CVE-2000-0459 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Imp 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: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Imp
Published: 2000-04-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IMP does not remove files properly if the MSWordView application quits, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by filling up the disk space by requesting a large number of documents and prematurely stopping the request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0459?: IMP does not remove files properly if the MSWordView application quits, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by filling up the disk space by requesting a large number of documents and prematurely stopping the request.
How severe is CVE-2000-0459?: CVE-2000-0459 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0459 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0459?: CVE-2000-0459 primarily affects Imp. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0459?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0459 published?: CVE-2000-0459 was published on 2000-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:imp:imp:2.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:imp:imp:2.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:imp:imp:2.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:imp:imp:2.2_pre9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:imp:imp:2.2_pre10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:imp:imp:2.2_pre11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:imp:imp:2.2_pre12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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