How severe is CVE-2000-0369?

CVE-2000-0369 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0369 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0369?

CVE-2000-0369 affects Caldera Openlinux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0369?

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

When was CVE-2000-0369 published?

CVE-2000-0369 was published on 1999-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0369

CVE-2000-0369 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Caldera Openlinux 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Caldera Openlinux
Published: 1999-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The IDENT server in Caldera Linux 2.3 creates multiple threads for each IDENT request, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0369?: The IDENT server in Caldera Linux 2.3 creates multiple threads for each IDENT request, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2000-0369?: CVE-2000-0369 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0369 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0369?: CVE-2000-0369 affects Caldera Openlinux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0369?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0369 published?: CVE-2000-0369 was published on 1999-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:caldera:openlinux:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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