CVE-2000-0723

CVE-2000-0723 is a low-severity vulnerability in Helix Code Gnome Installer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Helix GNOME Updater helix-update 0.5 and earlier does not properly create /tmp directories, which allows local users to create empty system configuration files such as /etc/config.d/bashrc, /etc/config.d/csh.cshrc, and /etc/rc.config.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0723?
Helix GNOME Updater helix-update 0.5 and earlier does not properly create /tmp directories, which allows local users to create empty system configuration files such as /etc/config.d/bashrc, /etc/config.d/csh.cshrc, and /etc/rc.config.
How severe is CVE-2000-0723?
CVE-2000-0723 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2000-0723 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0723?
CVE-2000-0723 affects Helix Code Gnome Installer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0723?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0723 published?
CVE-2000-0723 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)