How severe is CVE-2000-0791?

CVE-2000-0791 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0791 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-2000-0791?

CVE-2000-0791 affects Trustix Secure Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0791?

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

When was CVE-2000-0791 published?

CVE-2000-0791 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0791

CVE-2000-0791 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Trustix Secure Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Trustix Secure Linux
Published: 2000-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Trustix installs the httpsd program for Apache-SSL with world-writeable permissions, which allows local users to replace it with a Trojan horse.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0791?: Trustix installs the httpsd program for Apache-SSL with world-writeable permissions, which allows local users to replace it with a Trojan horse.
How severe is CVE-2000-0791?: CVE-2000-0791 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0791 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-2000-0791?: CVE-2000-0791 affects Trustix Secure Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0791?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0791 published?: CVE-2000-0791 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:trustix:secure_linux:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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