How severe is CVE-2000-0715?

CVE-2000-0715 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2000-0715 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0715?

CVE-2000-0715 primarily affects Kirk Bauer Diskcheck. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0715?

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

When was CVE-2000-0715 published?

CVE-2000-0715 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0715

CVE-2000-0715 is a low-severity vulnerability in Kirk Bauer Diskcheck 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Kirk Bauer Diskcheck
Published: 2000-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

DiskCheck script diskcheck.pl in Red Hat Linux 6.2 allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0715?: DiskCheck script diskcheck.pl in Red Hat Linux 6.2 allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2000-0715?: CVE-2000-0715 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2000-0715 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0715?: CVE-2000-0715 primarily affects Kirk Bauer Diskcheck. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0715?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0715 published?: CVE-2000-0715 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:kirk_bauer:diskcheck:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:conectiva:linux:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:conectiva:linux:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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