CVE-2000-0991
Buffer overflow in Hilgraeve, Inc. HyperTerminal client on Windows 98, ME, and 2000 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands vi
CVSS
7.5
No CVSS
EPSS
9.7%
p96
KEV
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Exploit Today
29
0-100
Published: Dec 19, 2000 · Last modified: Sep 23, 2026
9.7%EPSS · 30 days9.7%
2026-10-132026-11-10
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.
- www.securityfocus.comhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1815
- docs.microsoft.comhttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-079
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.comhttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5387
- www.securityfocus.comhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1815
- docs.microsoft.comhttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-079
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.comhttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5387
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