CVE-2000-0666

CVE-2000-0666 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Conectiva Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 26% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

rpc.statd in the nfs-utils package in various Linux distributions does not properly cleanse untrusted format strings, which allows remote attackers to gain root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0666?
rpc.statd in the nfs-utils package in various Linux distributions does not properly cleanse untrusted format strings, which allows remote attackers to gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2000-0666?
CVE-2000-0666 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2000-0666 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0666?
CVE-2000-0666 primarily affects Conectiva Linux. In total, 32 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0666?
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-2000-0666 published?
CVE-2000-0666 was published on 2000-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (32)

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