How severe is CVE-2000-0230?

CVE-2000-0230 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-0230 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0230?

CVE-2000-0230 primarily affects Halloween Halloween Linux. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0230?

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-2000-0230 published?

CVE-2000-0230 was published on 2000-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0230

CVE-2000-0230 is a high-severity vulnerability in Halloween Halloween Linux 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% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Halloween Halloween Linux
Published: 2000-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in imwheel allows local users to gain root privileges via the imwheel-solo script and a long HOME environmental variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0230?: Buffer overflow in imwheel allows local users to gain root privileges via the imwheel-solo script and a long HOME environmental variable.
How severe is CVE-2000-0230?: CVE-2000-0230 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-0230 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0230?: CVE-2000-0230 primarily affects Halloween Halloween Linux. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0230?: 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-2000-0230 published?: CVE-2000-0230 was published on 2000-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:halloween:halloween_linux:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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