CVE-2000-0167
Overview
CVE-2000-0167 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_information_server. It was published on February 15, 2000.
Technical Description
IIS Inetinfo.exe allows local users to cause a denial of service by creating a mail file with a long name and a .txt.eml extension in the pickup directory.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update internet_information_server 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2000-0167?
CVE-2000-0167 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_information_server. It was published on February 15, 2000.
How severe is CVE-2000-0167?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2000-0167?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update internet_information_server 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.
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