CVE-2000-0724

CVE-2000-0724 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Helix Code Go-gnome Pre-installer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The go-gnome Helix GNOME pre-installer allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on various files in /tmp, including uudecode, snarf, and some installer files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0724?
The go-gnome Helix GNOME pre-installer allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on various files in /tmp, including uudecode, snarf, and some installer files.
How severe is CVE-2000-0724?
CVE-2000-0724 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0724 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0724?
CVE-2000-0724 affects Helix Code Go-gnome Pre-installer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0724?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0724 published?
CVE-2000-0724 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)