How severe is CVE-2001-0005?

CVE-2001-0005 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0005 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0005?

CVE-2001-0005 affects Microsoft Powerpoint. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0005?

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

When was CVE-2001-0005 published?

CVE-2001-0005 was published on 2001-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0005

CVE-2001-0005 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Powerpoint with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. 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 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Powerpoint
Published: 2001-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the parsing mechanism of the file loader in Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0005?: Buffer overflow in the parsing mechanism of the file loader in Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
How severe is CVE-2001-0005?: CVE-2001-0005 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0005 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0005?: CVE-2001-0005 affects Microsoft Powerpoint. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0005?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0005 published?: CVE-2001-0005 was published on 2001-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:powerpoint:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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