CVE-2000-0933 json
The Input Method Editor (IME) in the Simplified Chinese version of Windows 2000 does not disable access to privileged functionality that sh…
published 2000-12-19 25 y ago modified 2026-09-23 46 d ago also EUVD-2000-0920
- cvss
- 4.6
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.2%
- EPSS 2.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 82%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The Input Method Editor (IME) in the Simplified Chinese version of Windows 2000 does not disable access to privileged functionality that should normally be restricted, which allows local users to gain privileges, aka the "Simplified Chinese IME State Recognition" vulnerability.
Patch / fix
- securityfocus.com/bid/1729 advisory
Exploit prediction
2.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 82% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1729 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.6 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
References
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securityfocus.com
/bid/1729
vdb-entry, exploit, patch, vendor-advisory
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docs.microsoft.com
/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-069
vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/5301
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2000-0933
- NVD CVE-2000-0933
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