How severe is CVE-2000-0691?

CVE-2000-0691 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2000-0691 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0691?

CVE-2000-0691 primarily affects Gert Doering Mgetty. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0691?

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

When was CVE-2000-0691 published?

CVE-2000-0691 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0691

CVE-2000-0691 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gert Doering Mgetty 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: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gert Doering Mgetty
Published: 2000-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The faxrunq and faxrunqd in the mgetty package allows local users to create or modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack which creates a symlink in from /var/spool/fax/outgoing/.last_run to the target file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0691?: The faxrunq and faxrunqd in the mgetty package allows local users to create or modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack which creates a symlink in from /var/spool/fax/outgoing/.last_run to the target file.
How severe is CVE-2000-0691?: CVE-2000-0691 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2000-0691 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0691?: CVE-2000-0691 primarily affects Gert Doering Mgetty. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0691?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0691 published?: CVE-2000-0691 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:gert_doering:mgetty:1.1.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gert_doering:mgetty:1.1.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gert_doering:mgetty:1.1.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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