CVE-2000-0459: IMP does not remove files properly if the MSWordView application quits, which allows local users to cause a denial of se

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:59.731Z

Summary

IMP does not remove files properly if the MSWordView application quits, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by filling up the disk space by requesting a large number of documents and prematurely stopping the request.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:59.731Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

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