How severe is CVE-2000-0502?

CVE-2000-0502 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2000-0502 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0502?

CVE-2000-0502 affects Mcafee Virusscan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0502?

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

When was CVE-2000-0502 published?

CVE-2000-0502 was published on 2000-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0502

CVE-2000-0502 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Virusscan 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: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mcafee Virusscan
Published: 2000-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Mcafee VirusScan 4.03 does not properly restrict access to the alert text file before it is sent to the Central Alert Server, which allows local users to modify alerts in an arbitrary fashion.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0502?: Mcafee VirusScan 4.03 does not properly restrict access to the alert text file before it is sent to the Central Alert Server, which allows local users to modify alerts in an arbitrary fashion.
How severe is CVE-2000-0502?: CVE-2000-0502 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2000-0502 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0502?: CVE-2000-0502 affects Mcafee Virusscan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0502?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0502 published?: CVE-2000-0502 was published on 2000-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:virusscan:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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