How severe is CVE-2000-0698?

CVE-2000-0698 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0698 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0698?

CVE-2000-0698 primarily affects Minicom. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0698?

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

When was CVE-2000-0698 published?

CVE-2000-0698 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0698

CVE-2000-0698 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Minicom 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: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Minicom
Published: 2000-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Minicom 1.82.1 and earlier on some Linux systems allows local users to create arbitrary files owned by the uucp user via a symlink attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0698?: Minicom 1.82.1 and earlier on some Linux systems allows local users to create arbitrary files owned by the uucp user via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2000-0698?: CVE-2000-0698 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0698 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0698?: CVE-2000-0698 primarily affects Minicom. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0698?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0698 published?: CVE-2000-0698 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:minicom:minicom:1.82.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:minicom:minicom:1.82.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:minicom:minicom:1.83.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:minicom:minicom:1.83.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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