How severe is CVE-2000-0389?

CVE-2000-0389 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2000-0389 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0389?

CVE-2000-0389 primarily affects Cygnus Cygnus Network Security. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0389?

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-2000-0389 published?

CVE-2000-0389 was published on 2000-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0389

CVE-2000-0389 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cygnus Cygnus Network Security with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 17% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cygnus Cygnus Network Security
Published: 2000-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in krb_rd_req function in Kerberos 4 and 5 allows remote attackers to gain root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0389?: Buffer overflow in krb_rd_req function in Kerberos 4 and 5 allows remote attackers to gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2000-0389?: CVE-2000-0389 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2000-0389 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0389?: CVE-2000-0389 primarily affects Cygnus Cygnus Network Security. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0389?: 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-2000-0389 published?: CVE-2000-0389 was published on 2000-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:cygnus:cygnus_network_security:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cygnus:kerbnet:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos_5:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos_5:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*

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