CVE-2000-0929

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Microsoft Windows Media Player 7 allows attackers to cause a denial of service in RTF-enabled email clients via an embedded OCX control that is not closed properly, aka the "OCX Attachment" vulnerability.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 95.8%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 19, 2000

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=97024839222747&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1714
cve@mitrehttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-068
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5309
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=97024839222747&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1714
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-068
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5309

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-20240✓ verified
First seen Sep 26, 2000
Microsoft Windows Media Player 7 - Embedded OCX Control
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2000-0929?

CVE-2000-0929 is a none vulnerability published on December 19, 2000. Microsoft Windows Media Player 7 allows attackers to cause a denial of service in RTF-enabled email clients via an embedded OCX control that is not closed properly, aka the "OCX Attachment" vulnerability.

When was CVE-2000-0929 disclosed?

CVE-2000-0929 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 19, 2000, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2000-0929 actively exploited?

CVE-2000-0929 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 95.8% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2000-0929?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2000-0929, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2000-0929

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