How severe is CVE-2000-0209?

CVE-2000-0209 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-0209 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0209?

CVE-2000-0209 primarily affects University Of Kansas Lynx. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0209?

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-2000-0209 published?

CVE-2000-0209 was published on 2000-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0209

CVE-2000-0209 is a high-severity vulnerability in University Of Kansas Lynx with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. 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 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: University Of Kansas Lynx
Published: 2000-02-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Lynx 2.x allows remote attackers to crash Lynx and possibly execute commands via a long URL in a malicious web page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0209?: Buffer overflow in Lynx 2.x allows remote attackers to crash Lynx and possibly execute commands via a long URL in a malicious web page.
How severe is CVE-2000-0209?: CVE-2000-0209 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-0209 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0209?: CVE-2000-0209 primarily affects University Of Kansas Lynx. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0209?: 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-2000-0209 published?: CVE-2000-0209 was published on 2000-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1012

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:university_of_kansas:lynx:2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:university_of_kansas:lynx:2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:university_of_kansas:lynx:2.8.3_dev22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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