How severe is CVE-2000-0532?

CVE-2000-0532 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-0532 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0532?

CVE-2000-0532 affects Freebsd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0532?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2000-0532 published?

CVE-2000-0532 was published on 2000-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0532

CVE-2000-0532 is a high-severity vulnerability in Freebsd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Freebsd
Published: 2000-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

A FreeBSD patch for SSH on 2000-01-14 configures ssh to listen on port 722 as well as port 22, which might allow remote attackers to access SSH through port 722 even if port 22 is otherwise filtered.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0532?: A FreeBSD patch for SSH on 2000-01-14 configures ssh to listen on port 722 as well as port 22, which might allow remote attackers to access SSH through port 722 even if port 22 is otherwise filtered.
How severe is CVE-2000-0532?: CVE-2000-0532 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-0532 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0532?: CVE-2000-0532 affects Freebsd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0532?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2000-0532 published?: CVE-2000-0532 was published on 2000-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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