CVE-2001-0503

CVE-2001-0503 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Netmeeting with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Microsoft NetMeeting 3.01 with Remote Desktop Sharing enabled allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a malformed string to the NetMeeting service port, aka a variant of the "NetMeeting Desktop Sharing" vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0503?
Microsoft NetMeeting 3.01 with Remote Desktop Sharing enabled allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a malformed string to the NetMeeting service port, aka a variant of the "NetMeeting Desktop Sharing" vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2001-0503?
CVE-2001-0503 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0503 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0503?
CVE-2001-0503 affects Microsoft Netmeeting. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0503?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0503 published?
CVE-2001-0503 was published on 2001-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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