How severe is CVE-2000-0029?

CVE-2000-0029 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0029 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0029?

CVE-2000-0029 affects Sco Unixware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0029?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2000-0029 published?

CVE-2000-0029 was published on 1999-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0029

CVE-2000-0029 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sco Unixware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sco Unixware
Published: 1999-12-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

UnixWare pis and mkpis commands allow local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0029?: UnixWare pis and mkpis commands allow local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2000-0029?: CVE-2000-0029 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0029 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0029?: CVE-2000-0029 affects Sco Unixware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0029?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0029 published?: CVE-2000-0029 was published on 1999-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:sco:unixware:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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