CVE-2000-0330 describes a critical vulnerability in the networking software of Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows 98, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. This "File Access URL" vulnerability is triggered by supplying a specially crafted, excessively long file name string. With a CVSS score of 7.6 (HIGH), it presents a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not currently on CISA's KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available via ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of widespread active exploitation or community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_95:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_98:*:gold:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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