CVE-2000-0327

High

Published: 21/10/1999(UTC)Updated: 16/06/2026(UTC)Translated: 17/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Very high risk

11.61%

95th percentile - higher than 95% of all known CVEs

Summary

Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) allows remote attackers to escape the Java sandbox and execute commands via an applet containing an illegal cast operation, known as the 'Virtual Machine Verifier' vulnerability.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the compromised system, posing a significant security risk to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Microsoft Virtual Machine to the latest version and monitor Java applications for potential threats.

Original NVD description (English source)

Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) allows remote attackers to escape the Java sandbox and execute commands via an applet containing an illegal cast operation, aka the "Virtual Machine Verifier" vulnerability.