CVE-2000-0983
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk97th percentile - higher than 97% of all known CVEs
Summary
Microsoft NetMeeting with Remote Desktop Sharing enabled allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU utilization) via a sequence of null bytes to the NetMeeting port, aka the "NetMeeting Desktop Sharing" vulnerability.
Risk Assessment
An attacker can remotely cripple a workstation running NetMeeting, making it unavailable to the user. This can disrupt work and communication within the organization.
Recommendation
Disable Remote Desktop Sharing in NetMeeting if not required, or block access to the NetMeeting port at the firewall. Consider upgrading to a newer version or an alternative solution.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft NetMeeting
Original NVD description (English source)
Microsoft NetMeeting with Remote Desktop Sharing enabled allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU utilization) via a sequence of null bytes to the NetMeeting port, aka the "NetMeeting Desktop Sharing" vulnerability.