CVE-2000-0854: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2000-0854: When a Microsoft Office 2000 document is launched, the directory of that document is first used to locate D...

When a Microsoft Office 2000 document is launched, the directory of that document is first used to locate DLL's such as riched20.dll and msi.dll, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands by inserting a Trojan Horse DLL into the same directory as the document.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 05:37 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2000-0854 is a legacy Microsoft Office 2000 DLL-loading issue. Opening an Office document from Windows Explorer may cause Office to look in the document’s folder for required DLLs first. If that folder contains a malicious DLL, code could run as the user who opened the document. Exposure is most plausible in environments still running Office 2000 or related legacy Windows document workflows, especially where users open documents from shared folders, removable media, archives, or other attacker-influenced directories. Treat this as a legacy exposure question. Modern environments without Office 2000 likely have low urgency. Any business unit still using Office 2000 should prioritize migration or compensating controls because user-opened documents could trigger code execution. Mitigation focus: Inventory and remove Microsoft Office 2000 where possible.; Check Microsoft or vendor guidance for any available legacy updates.; Block opening documents from untrusted or attacker-writable directories..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 09:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 7, 2001, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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