How severe is CVE-2000-0740?

CVE-2000-0740 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0740 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0740?

CVE-2000-0740 primarily affects Network Associates Net Tools Pki Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0740?

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

When was CVE-2000-0740 published?

CVE-2000-0740 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0740

CVE-2000-0740 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Network Associates Net Tools Pki Server 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: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Network Associates Net Tools Pki Server
Published: 2000-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in strong.exe program in NAI Net Tools PKI server 1.0 before HotFix 3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long URL in the HTTPS port.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0740?: Buffer overflow in strong.exe program in NAI Net Tools PKI server 1.0 before HotFix 3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long URL in the HTTPS port.
How severe is CVE-2000-0740?: CVE-2000-0740 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0740 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0740?: CVE-2000-0740 primarily affects Network Associates Net Tools Pki Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0740?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0740 published?: CVE-2000-0740 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:network_associates:net_tools_pki_server:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:network_associates:net_tools_pki_server:1.0hotfix1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:network_associates:net_tools_pki_server:1.0hotfix2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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