How severe is CVE-2000-0933?

CVE-2000-0933 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0933 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0933?

CVE-2000-0933 affects Microsoft Windows 2000. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0933?

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

When was CVE-2000-0933 published?

CVE-2000-0933 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0933

CVE-2000-0933 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 2000
Published: 2000-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Input Method Editor (IME) in the Simplified Chinese version of Windows 2000 does not disable access to privileged functionality that should normally be restricted, which allows local users to gain privileges, aka the "Simplified Chinese IME State Recognition" vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0933?: The Input Method Editor (IME) in the Simplified Chinese version of Windows 2000 does not disable access to privileged functionality that should normally be restricted, which allows local users to gain privileges, aka the "Simplified Chinese IME State Recognition" vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2000-0933?: CVE-2000-0933 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0933 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0933?: CVE-2000-0933 affects Microsoft Windows 2000. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0933?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0933 published?: CVE-2000-0933 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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