CVE-2000-0854

CVE-2000-0854 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 37% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

When a Microsoft Office 2000 document is launched, the directory of that document is first used to locate DLL's such as riched20.dll and msi.dll, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands by inserting a Trojan Horse DLL into the same directory as the document.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0854?
When a Microsoft Office 2000 document is launched, the directory of that document is first used to locate DLL's such as riched20.dll and msi.dll, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands by inserting a Trojan Horse DLL into the same directory as the document.
How severe is CVE-2000-0854?
CVE-2000-0854 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2000-0854 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 37% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0854?
CVE-2000-0854 affects Microsoft Office. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0854?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2000-0854 published?
CVE-2000-0854 was published on 2000-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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