How severe is CVE-2000-0229?

CVE-2000-0229 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-0229 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0229?

CVE-2000-0229 primarily affects Alessandro Rubini Gpm. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0229?

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-2000-0229 published?

CVE-2000-0229 was published on 2000-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0229

CVE-2000-0229 is a high-severity vulnerability in Alessandro Rubini Gpm 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% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Alessandro Rubini Gpm
Published: 2000-03-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

gpm-root in the gpm package does not properly drop privileges, which allows local users to gain privileges by starting a utility from gpm-root.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0229?: gpm-root in the gpm package does not properly drop privileges, which allows local users to gain privileges by starting a utility from gpm-root.
How severe is CVE-2000-0229?: CVE-2000-0229 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-0229 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0229?: CVE-2000-0229 primarily affects Alessandro Rubini Gpm. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0229?: 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-2000-0229 published?: CVE-2000-0229 was published on 2000-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:o:alessandro_rubini:gpm:1.18.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:alessandro_rubini:gpm:1.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:2.2:*:pre_potato:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:6.0:*:i386:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:6.1:*:i386:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:6.2:*:i386:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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