How severe is CVE-2000-0793?

CVE-2000-0793 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2000-0793 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0793?

CVE-2000-0793 primarily affects Novell Client. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0793?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2000-0793 published?

CVE-2000-0793 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0793

CVE-2000-0793 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Novell Client with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Novell Client
Published: 2000-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Norton AntiVirus 5.00.01C with the Novell Netware client does not properly restart the auto-protection service after the first user has logged off of the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0793?: Norton AntiVirus 5.00.01C with the Novell Netware client does not properly restart the auto-protection service after the first user has logged off of the system.
How severe is CVE-2000-0793?: CVE-2000-0793 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2000-0793 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0793?: CVE-2000-0793 primarily affects Novell Client. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0793?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2000-0793 published?: CVE-2000-0793 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:client:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_antivirus:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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