How severe is CVE-2000-0594?

CVE-2000-0594 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0594 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0594?

CVE-2000-0594 primarily affects Caldera Openlinux Desktop. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0594?

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

When was CVE-2000-0594 published?

CVE-2000-0594 was published on 2000-07-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0594

CVE-2000-0594 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Caldera Openlinux Desktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Caldera Openlinux Desktop
Published: 2000-07-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

BitchX IRC client does not properly cleanse an untrusted format string, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via an invite to a channel whose name includes special formatting characters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0594?: BitchX IRC client does not properly cleanse an untrusted format string, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via an invite to a channel whose name includes special formatting characters.
How severe is CVE-2000-0594?: CVE-2000-0594 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0594 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0594?: CVE-2000-0594 primarily affects Caldera Openlinux Desktop. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0594?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0594 published?: CVE-2000-0594 was published on 2000-07-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:caldera:openlinux_desktop:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:caldera:openlinux_ebuilder:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:caldera:openlinux_edesktop:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:caldera:openlinux_eserver:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:2007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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