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CVE-2000-0073

MediumPublished

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Rich Text Format (RTF) reader allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a malformed control word.

Published: Apr 18, 2000
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Nov 17, 1999

Primary CVSS

5.0/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

20.7%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 97.5%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Rich Text Format (RTF) reader allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a malformed control word.

Sources

Microsoft Windows 95/98/Enterprise Server 4/NT Server 4/Terminal Server 4/Workstation 4 - Riched Buffer OverflowExploit
Pauli Ojanpera · windows · Nov 17, 1999

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