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CVE-2000-0854

UnknownEPSS 37.21%

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CVE-2000-0854 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. When a Microsoft Office 2000 document is launched, the directory of that document is first used to locate DLL's such as riched20.dll and msi.dll, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands by inserting a Trojan Horse DLL into the same directory as the document.. EPSS estimates a 37.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

When a Microsoft Office 2000 document is launched, the directory of that document is first used to locate DLL's such as riched20.dll and msi.dll, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands by inserting a Trojan Horse DLL into the same directory as the document.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
37.21%

98.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftOffice2000

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0854?
When a Microsoft Office 2000 document is launched, the directory of that document is first used to locate DLL's such as riched20.dll and msi.dll, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands by inserting a Trojan Horse DLL into the same directory as the document.
How severe is CVE-2000-0854?
Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0854 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 37.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0854?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST