How severe is CVE-2001-0146?

CVE-2001-0146 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0146 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-2001-0146?

CVE-2001-0146 primarily affects Microsoft Exchange Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0146?

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

When was CVE-2001-0146 published?

CVE-2001-0146 was published on 2001-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0146

CVE-2001-0146 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 37% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 37% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Exchange Server
Published: 2001-06-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IIS 5.0 and Microsoft Exchange 2000 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory allocation error) by repeatedly sending a series of specially formatted URL's.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0146?: IIS 5.0 and Microsoft Exchange 2000 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory allocation error) by repeatedly sending a series of specially formatted URL's.
How severe is CVE-2001-0146?: CVE-2001-0146 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0146 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-2001-0146?: CVE-2001-0146 primarily affects Microsoft Exchange Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0146?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0146 published?: CVE-2001-0146 was published on 2001-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2000:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_information_services:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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