How severe is CVE-2000-0615?

CVE-2000-0615 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2000-0615 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0615?

CVE-2000-0615 primarily affects Astart Technologies Lprng. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0615?

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

When was CVE-2000-0615 published?

CVE-2000-0615 was published on 2000-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0615

CVE-2000-0615 is a low-severity vulnerability in Astart Technologies Lprng with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Astart Technologies Lprng
Published: 2000-07-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

LPRng 3.6.x improperly installs lpd as setuid root, which can allow local users to append lpd trace and logging messages to files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0615?: LPRng 3.6.x improperly installs lpd as setuid root, which can allow local users to append lpd trace and logging messages to files.
How severe is CVE-2000-0615?: CVE-2000-0615 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2000-0615 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0615?: CVE-2000-0615 primarily affects Astart Technologies Lprng. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0615?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0615 published?: CVE-2000-0615 was published on 2000-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (15)

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cpe:2.3:o:astart_technologies:lprng:3.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:o:astart_technologies:lprng:3.6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:astart_technologies:lprng:3.6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:astart_technologies:lprng:3.6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:astart_technologies:lprng:3.6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:astart_technologies:lprng:3.6.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:astart_technologies:lprng:3.6.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:astart_technologies:lprng:3.6.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:astart_technologies:lprng:3.6.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:astart_technologies:lprng:3.6.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:astart_technologies:lprng:3.6.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:astart_technologies:lprng:3.6.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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