How severe is CVE-2000-0711?

CVE-2000-0711 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-0711 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 34% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0711?

CVE-2000-0711 primarily affects Microsoft Virtual Machine. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0711?

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-2000-0711 published?

CVE-2000-0711 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0711

CVE-2000-0711 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Virtual Machine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 34% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 34% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Virtual Machine
Published: 2000-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Netscape Communicator does not properly prevent a ServerSocket object from being created by untrusted entities, which allows remote attackers to create a server on the victim's system via a malicious applet, as demonstrated by Brown Orifice.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0711?: Netscape Communicator does not properly prevent a ServerSocket object from being created by untrusted entities, which allows remote attackers to create a server on the victim's system via a malicious applet, as demonstrated by Brown Orifice.
How severe is CVE-2000-0711?: CVE-2000-0711 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-0711 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 34% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0711?: CVE-2000-0711 primarily affects Microsoft Virtual Machine. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0711?: 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-2000-0711 published?: CVE-2000-0711 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:virtual_machine:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:virtual_machine:3100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:virtual_machine:3200:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:virtual_machine:3300:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netscape:communicator:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netscape:communicator:4.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netscape:communicator:4.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netscape:communicator:4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netscape:communicator:4.06:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netscape:communicator:4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netscape:communicator:4.07:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netscape:communicator:4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netscape:communicator:4.08:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netscape:communicator:4.51:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netscape:communicator:4.61:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netscape:communicator:4.72:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netscape:communicator:4.73:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netscape:communicator:4.74:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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