How severe is CVE-2000-0584?

CVE-2000-0584 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2000-0584 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0584?

CVE-2000-0584 primarily affects Debian Debian Linux. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0584?

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-2000-0584 published?

CVE-2000-0584 was published on 2000-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0584

CVE-2000-0584 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Debian Debian Linux
Published: 2000-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Canna input system allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an SR_INIT command with a long user name or group name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0584?: Buffer overflow in Canna input system allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an SR_INIT command with a long user name or group name.
How severe is CVE-2000-0584?: CVE-2000-0584 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2000-0584 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0584?: CVE-2000-0584 primarily affects Debian Debian Linux. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0584?: 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-2000-0584 published?: CVE-2000-0584 was published on 2000-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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