CVE-2000-0991

N/A Unknown
Published: December 19, 2000 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

Buffer overflow in Hilgraeve, Inc. HyperTerminal client on Windows 98, ME, and 2000 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long telnet URL, aka the "HyperTerminal Buffer Overflow" vulnerability.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1815
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-079
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5387
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1815
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-079
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5387
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
9.1%
93th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

hilgraeve