How severe is CVE-2000-0979?

CVE-2000-0979 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0979 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 46% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0979?

CVE-2000-0979 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 95. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0979?

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

When was CVE-2000-0979 published?

CVE-2000-0979 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0979

CVE-2000-0979 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 95 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 46% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 46% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 95
Published: 2000-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

File and Print Sharing service in Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Me does not properly check the password for a file share, which allows remote attackers to bypass share access controls by sending a 1-byte password that matches the first character of the real password, aka the "Share Level Password" vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0979?: File and Print Sharing service in Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Me does not properly check the password for a file share, which allows remote attackers to bypass share access controls by sending a 1-byte password that matches the first character of the real password, aka the "Share Level Password" vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2000-0979?: CVE-2000-0979 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0979 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 46% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0979?: CVE-2000-0979 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 95. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0979?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0979 published?: CVE-2000-0979 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_95:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_98:*:gold:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_98se:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_me:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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