How severe is CVE-2000-0371?

CVE-2000-0371 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2000-0371 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0371?

CVE-2000-0371 primarily affects Kde. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0371?

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

When was CVE-2000-0371 published?

CVE-2000-0371 was published on 1999-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0371

CVE-2000-0371 is a low-severity vulnerability in Kde with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2. 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 1.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Kde
Published: 1999-03-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The libmediatool library used for the KDE mediatool allows local users to create arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0371?: The libmediatool library used for the KDE mediatool allows local users to create arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2000-0371?: CVE-2000-0371 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2000-0371 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0371?: CVE-2000-0371 primarily affects Kde. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0371?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0371 published?: CVE-2000-0371 was published on 1999-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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