CVE-2000-0289

CVE-2000-0289 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

IP masquerading in Linux 2.2.x allows remote attackers to route UDP packets through the internal interface by modifying the external source IP address and port number to match those of an established connection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0289?
IP masquerading in Linux 2.2.x allows remote attackers to route UDP packets through the internal interface by modifying the external source IP address and port number to match those of an established connection.
How severe is CVE-2000-0289?
CVE-2000-0289 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0289 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0289?
CVE-2000-0289 primarily affects Debian Debian Linux. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0289?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0289 published?
CVE-2000-0289 was published on 2000-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

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