How severe is CVE-2000-0295?

CVE-2000-0295 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2000-0295 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0295?

CVE-2000-0295 affects Lcdproc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0295?

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

When was CVE-2000-0295 published?

CVE-2000-0295 was published on 2000-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0295

CVE-2000-0295 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Lcdproc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Lcdproc
Published: 2000-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in LCDproc allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via the screen_add command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0295?: Buffer overflow in LCDproc allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via the screen_add command.
How severe is CVE-2000-0295?: CVE-2000-0295 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2000-0295 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0295?: CVE-2000-0295 affects Lcdproc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0295?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2000-0295 published?: CVE-2000-0295 was published on 2000-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lcdproc:lcdproc:0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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