How severe is CVE-2000-0581?

CVE-2000-0581 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0581 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0581?

CVE-2000-0581 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2000. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0581?

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

When was CVE-2000-0581 published?

CVE-2000-0581 was published on 2000-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0581

CVE-2000-0581 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 24% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 24% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 2000
Published: 2000-06-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Windows 2000 Telnet Server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a continuous stream of binary zeros, which causes the server to crash.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0581?: Windows 2000 Telnet Server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a continuous stream of binary zeros, which causes the server to crash.
How severe is CVE-2000-0581?: CVE-2000-0581 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0581 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0581?: CVE-2000-0581 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2000. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0581?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0581 published?: CVE-2000-0581 was published on 2000-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:2000.0.2195:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:2000.2031:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:2000.2072:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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