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6.2

Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 file loader can run malicious code

CVE-2001-0005 · published 25 years ago
Summary

PowerPoint 2000 may mishandle specially crafted files, letting a bad actor insert extra data that overflows the program's memory. This can cause the program to execute commands chosen by the attacker, potentially compromising the computer. Update the software or avoid opening untrusted PowerPoint files until a fix is applied.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
microsoft powerpoint 2000
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:powerpoint:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Buffer overflow in the parsing mechanism of the file loader in Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
Buffer overflow in the parsing mechanism of the file loader in Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
6.2 Medium
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published12 Feb 2001
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2001-0005 · NVD
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