How severe is CVE-2000-0308?

CVE-2000-0308 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2000-0308 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0308?

CVE-2000-0308 primarily affects Netscape Enterprise Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0308?

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-2000-0308 published?

CVE-2000-0308 was published on 2001-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0308

CVE-2000-0308 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Netscape Enterprise Server 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: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netscape Enterprise Server
Published: 2001-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Insecure file permissions for Netscape FastTrack Server 2.x, Enterprise Server 2.0, and Proxy Server 2.5 in SCO UnixWare 7.0.x and 2.1.3 allow an attacker to gain root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0308?: Insecure file permissions for Netscape FastTrack Server 2.x, Enterprise Server 2.0, and Proxy Server 2.5 in SCO UnixWare 7.0.x and 2.1.3 allow an attacker to gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2000-0308?: CVE-2000-0308 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2000-0308 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0308?: CVE-2000-0308 primarily affects Netscape Enterprise Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0308?: 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-2000-0308 published?: CVE-2000-0308 was published on 2001-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

ftp://ftp.sco.com/SSE/security_bulletins/SB-99.08a

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:netscape:enterprise_server:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netscape:fasttrack_server:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netscape:fasttrack_server:2.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netscape:proxy_server:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sco:unixware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sco:unixware:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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