How severe is CVE-2000-0336?

CVE-2000-0336 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2000-0336 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0336?

CVE-2000-0336 primarily affects Openldap. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0336?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2000-0336 published?

CVE-2000-0336 was published on 2000-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0336

CVE-2000-0336 is a low-severity vulnerability in Openldap with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Openldap
Published: 2000-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Linux OpenLDAP server allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0336?: Linux OpenLDAP server allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2000-0336?: CVE-2000-0336 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2000-0336 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0336?: CVE-2000-0336 primarily affects Openldap. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0336?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0336 published?: CVE-2000-0336 was published on 2000-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (15)

cpe:2.3:a:openldap:openldap:1.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openldap:openldap:1.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openldap:openldap:1.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openldap:openldap:1.2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:6.1:*:alpha:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:6.1:*:i386:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:6.1:*:sparc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:6.2:*:alpha:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:6.2:*:i386:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:6.2:*:sparc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:turbolinux:turbolinux:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:turbolinux:turbolinux:4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:turbolinux:turbolinux:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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