How severe is CVE-2000-0885?

CVE-2000-0885 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-0885 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0885?

CVE-2000-0885 primarily affects Microsoft Systems Management Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0885?

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-2000-0885 published?

CVE-2000-0885 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0885

CVE-2000-0885 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Systems Management Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Systems Management Server
Published: 2000-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflows in Microsoft Network Monitor (Netmon) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long Browser Name in a CIFS Browse Frame, a long SNMP community name, or a long username or filename in an SMB session, aka the "Netmon Protocol Parsing" vulnerability. NOTE: It is highly likely that this candidate will be split into multiple candidates.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0885?: Buffer overflows in Microsoft Network Monitor (Netmon) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long Browser Name in a CIFS Browse Frame, a long SNMP community name, or a long username or filename in an SMB session, aka the "Netmon Protocol Parsing" vulnerability. NOTE: It is highly likely that this candidate will be split into multiple candidates.
How severe is CVE-2000-0885?: CVE-2000-0885 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-0885 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0885?: CVE-2000-0885 primarily affects Microsoft Systems Management Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0885?: 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-2000-0885 published?: CVE-2000-0885 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:systems_management_server:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:systems_management_server:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:*:terminal_server:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp1:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*

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