CVE-2000-0829

CVE-2000-0829 is a low-severity vulnerability in Redhat Tmpwatch with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The tmpwatch utility in Red Hat Linux forks a new process for each directory level, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by creating deeply nested directories in /tmp or /var/tmp/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0829?
The tmpwatch utility in Red Hat Linux forks a new process for each directory level, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by creating deeply nested directories in /tmp or /var/tmp/.
How severe is CVE-2000-0829?
CVE-2000-0829 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2000-0829 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0829?
CVE-2000-0829 primarily affects Redhat Tmpwatch. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0829?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0829 published?
CVE-2000-0829 was published on 2000-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)