CVE-2000-0151

CVE-2000-0151 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Make with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

GNU make follows symlinks when it reads a Makefile from stdin, which allows other local users to execute commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0151?
GNU make follows symlinks when it reads a Makefile from stdin, which allows other local users to execute commands.
How severe is CVE-2000-0151?
CVE-2000-0151 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0151 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-2000-0151?
CVE-2000-0151 affects Gnu Make. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0151?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0151 published?
CVE-2000-0151 was published on 2000-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)