CVE-2000-0581

Name: CVE-2000-0581
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2000-06-30T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 19.63%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2000-0581 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Windows 2000 Telnet Server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a continuous stream of binary zeros, which causes the server to crash.. EPSS estimates a 19.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows 2000 Telnet Server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a continuous stream of binary zeros, which causes the server to crash.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

19.63%

97.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 2000	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 2000	2000.0.2195
Microsoft	Windows 2000	2000.2031
Microsoft	Windows 2000	2000.2072

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 30, 2000
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0581?

Windows 2000 Telnet Server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a continuous stream of binary zeros, which causes the server to crash.

How severe is CVE-2000-0581?

Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0581 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 19.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0581?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2000-0581?

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Source: NVD / NIST