How severe is CVE-2000-0602?

CVE-2000-0602 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0602 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0602?

CVE-2000-0602 primarily affects Kevin Lindsay Secure Locate. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0602?

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

When was CVE-2000-0602 published?

CVE-2000-0602 was published on 2000-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0602

CVE-2000-0602 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kevin Lindsay Secure Locate with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Kevin Lindsay Secure Locate
Published: 2000-06-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Secure Locate (slocate) in Red Hat Linux allows local users to gain privileges via a malformed configuration file that is specified in the LOCATE_PATH environmental variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0602?: Secure Locate (slocate) in Red Hat Linux allows local users to gain privileges via a malformed configuration file that is specified in the LOCATE_PATH environmental variable.
How severe is CVE-2000-0602?: CVE-2000-0602 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0602 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0602?: CVE-2000-0602 primarily affects Kevin Lindsay Secure Locate. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0602?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0602 published?: CVE-2000-0602 was published on 2000-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:kevin_lindsay:secure_locate:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kevin_lindsay:secure_locate:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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