UNKNOWN CVSS 5.1
Published: 2000-03-06

CVE-2000-0200

microsoft clip_art Security Advisory (CVE-2000-0200)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2000-0200 impacting microsoft clip_art. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.1 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Clip Art Gallery allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute commands via a malformed CIL (clip art library) file, aka the "Clip Art Buffer Overrun" vulnerability.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
High (AC:H)
Depends on race conditions or environment

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product microsoft / clip_art
Affected Versions 1.0
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2000-0200 impacting microsoft clip_art.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2000-0200.yaml
id: cve-2000-0200

info:
  name: microsoft clip_art - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2000-0200 affecting microsoft clip_art.
    Evaluation: Buffer overflow in Microsoft Clip Art Gallery allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute commands via a malformed CIL (clip art l...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2000-0200
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 5.1
    cve-id: CVE-2000-0200
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2000-0200,microsoft,clip_art,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "clip_art"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2000-0200.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2000-0200
# Target: microsoft clip_art | CVSS: 5.1 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2000-0200 (microsoft clip_art)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against microsoft clip_art scope (1.0).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2000-0200.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2000-0200
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install clip_art 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade clip_art 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update clip_art

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i clip_art 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i clip_art

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2000-0200 in microsoft clip_art?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update microsoft clip_art packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2000-0200?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2000-0200?

CVE-2000-0200 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.1 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.1
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2000-0200
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor microsoft
Product clip_art
Published 2000-03-06
Vector AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P