CVE-2000-0851

Public Exploit

Description

Buffer overflow in the Still Image Service in Windows 2000 allows local users to gain additional privileges via a long WM_USER message, aka the "Still Image Service Privilege Escalation" vulnerability.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.36% Top 25%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory atstake.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5203	vdb entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-065	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1651	exploit vdb entry patch vendor advisory
http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2000/a090700-1.txt	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0851?: CVE-2000-0851 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2000-0851?: To fix CVE-2000-0851, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2000-0851 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2000-0851 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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