How severe is CVE-2001-0324?

CVE-2001-0324 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2001-0324 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0324?

CVE-2001-0324 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2000. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0324?

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

When was CVE-2001-0324 published?

CVE-2001-0324 was published on 2001-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0324

CVE-2001-0324 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 2000
Published: 2001-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Java clients allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a Java applet that opens a large number of UDP sockets, which prevents the host from establishing any additional UDP connections, and possibly causes a crash.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0324?: Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Java clients allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a Java applet that opens a large number of UDP sockets, which prevents the host from establishing any additional UDP connections, and possibly causes a crash.
How severe is CVE-2001-0324?: CVE-2001-0324 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2001-0324 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0324?: CVE-2001-0324 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2000. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0324?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0324 published?: CVE-2001-0324 was published on 2001-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_98:*:gold:*:*:*:*:*:*

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