CVE-2000-0817

CVE-2000-0817 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Network Monitor with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the HTTP protocol parser for Microsoft Network Monitor (Netmon) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via malformed data, aka the "Netmon Protocol Parsing" vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0817?
Buffer overflow in the HTTP protocol parser for Microsoft Network Monitor (Netmon) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via malformed data, aka the "Netmon Protocol Parsing" vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2000-0817?
CVE-2000-0817 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-0817 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0817?
CVE-2000-0817 affects Microsoft Network Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0817?
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-2000-0817 published?
CVE-2000-0817 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)