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CVE-2000-0330

7.6 · HIGH

The networking software in Windows 95 and Windows 98 allows remote attackers to execute commands via a long file name string, aka the "File Access URL" vulnerability.

Published Nov 12, 1999microsoftEPSS 15.02%

Overview

CVE-2000-0330 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_95. It was published on November 12, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The networking software in Windows 95 and Windows 98 allows remote attackers to execute commands via a long file name string, aka the "File Access URL" vulnerability.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_95 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-049Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-049

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0330?

CVE-2000-0330 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_95. It was published on November 12, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2000-0330?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2000-0330?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_95 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2000-0330?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2000-0330 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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