How severe is CVE-2000-0172?

CVE-2000-0172 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-0172 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0172?

CVE-2000-0172 primarily affects Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff Mtr. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0172?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2000-0172 published?

CVE-2000-0172 was published on 2000-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0172

CVE-2000-0172 is a high-severity vulnerability in Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff Mtr with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff Mtr
Published: 2000-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The mtr program only uses a seteuid call when attempting to drop privileges, which could allow local users to gain root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0172?: The mtr program only uses a seteuid call when attempting to drop privileges, which could allow local users to gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2000-0172?: CVE-2000-0172 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-0172 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0172?: CVE-2000-0172 primarily affects Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff Mtr. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0172?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2000-0172 published?: CVE-2000-0172 was published on 2000-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1038

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff:mtr:0.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff:mtr:0.41:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:turbolinux:turbolinux:3.5b2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:turbolinux:turbolinux:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:turbolinux:turbolinux:4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:turbolinux:turbolinux:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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