How severe is CVE-2000-0650?

CVE-2000-0650 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2000-0650 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0650?

CVE-2000-0650 primarily affects Network Associates Netshield. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0650?

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

When was CVE-2000-0650 published?

CVE-2000-0650 was published on 2000-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0650

CVE-2000-0650 is a low-severity vulnerability in Network Associates Netshield with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Network Associates Netshield
Published: 2000-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The default installation of VirusScan 4.5 and NetShield 4.5 has insecure permissions for the registry key that identifies the AutoUpgrade directory, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by replacing SETUP.EXE in that directory with a Trojan Horse.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0650?: The default installation of VirusScan 4.5 and NetShield 4.5 has insecure permissions for the registry key that identifies the AutoUpgrade directory, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by replacing SETUP.EXE in that directory with a Trojan Horse.
How severe is CVE-2000-0650?: CVE-2000-0650 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2000-0650 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0650?: CVE-2000-0650 primarily affects Network Associates Netshield. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0650?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0650 published?: CVE-2000-0650 was published on 2000-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:network_associates:netshield:4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:network_associates:virusscan:4.5:*:windows_nt:*:*:*:*:*