How severe is CVE-2000-0803?

CVE-2000-0803 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2000-0803 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0803?

CVE-2000-0803 affects Gnu Groff. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0803?

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-2000-0803 published?

CVE-2000-0803 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0803

CVE-2000-0803 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gnu Groff 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% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnu Groff
Published: 2000-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

GNU Groff uses the current working directory to find a device description file, which allows a local user to gain additional privileges by including a malicious postpro directive in the description file, which is executed when another user runs groff.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0803?: GNU Groff uses the current working directory to find a device description file, which allows a local user to gain additional privileges by including a malicious postpro directive in the description file, which is executed when another user runs groff.
How severe is CVE-2000-0803?: CVE-2000-0803 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2000-0803 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0803?: CVE-2000-0803 affects Gnu Groff. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0803?: 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-2000-0803 published?: CVE-2000-0803 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5280

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:groff:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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