CVE-2001-0341Frontpage Server Extensions Vulnerability
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Visual Studio RAD Support sub-component of FrontPage Server Extensions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long registration request (URL) to fp30reg.dll.
Published Jul 21, 2001 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2001-0341 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Frontpage Server Extensions (Microsoft), Windows 2000 (Microsoft), Windows Nt (Microsoft).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
30%
Higher than 98.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
37/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- patch2906
Description
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Visual Studio RAD Support sub-component of FrontPage Server Extensions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long registration request (URL) to fp30reg.dll.
Affected Products
35 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Frontpage Server ExtensionsMicrosoft | 2000 | n/a |
| Windows 2000Microsoft | See advisory | n/a |
| Windows NtMicrosoft | 4.0, 4.0-sp1, 4.0-sp2, 4.0-sp3, 4.0-sp4, 4.0-sp5, 4.0-sp6a, 4.0-sp6 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 21, 2001
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- patch2906
- exploitExploitDB-20950
- exploitExploitDB-20951
- other20010625 NSFOCUS SA2001-03 : Microsoft FrontPage 2000 Server Extensions Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- otherMS01-035
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Visual Studio RAD Support sub-component of FrontPage Server Extensions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long registration request (URL) to fp30reg.dll.
Affected: Frontpage Server Extensions (Microsoft) versions 2000; Windows 2000 (Microsoft); Windows Nt (Microsoft) versions 4.0, 4.0-sp1, 4.0-sp2, 4.0-sp3, 4.0-sp4, 4.0-sp5, 4.0-sp6a, 4.0-sp6. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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