CVE-2000-0506

CVE-2000-0506 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

The "capabilities" feature in Linux before 2.2.16 allows local users to cause a denial of service or gain privileges by setting the capabilities to prevent a setuid program from dropping privileges, aka the "Linux kernel setuid/setcap vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0506?
The "capabilities" feature in Linux before 2.2.16 allows local users to cause a denial of service or gain privileges by setting the capabilities to prevent a setuid program from dropping privileges, aka the "Linux kernel setuid/setcap vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2000-0506?
CVE-2000-0506 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2000-0506 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0506?
CVE-2000-0506 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0506?
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-2000-0506 published?
CVE-2000-0506 was published on 2000-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (19)

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