How severe is CVE-2000-0873?

CVE-2000-0873 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2000-0873 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0873?

CVE-2000-0873 primarily affects Ibm Aix. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0873?

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

When was CVE-2000-0873 published?

CVE-2000-0873 was published on 2000-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0873

CVE-2000-0873 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aix 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

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Aix
Published: 2000-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

netstat in AIX 4.x.x does not properly restrict access to the -Zi option, which allows local users to clear network interface statistics and possibly hide evidence of unusual network activities.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0873?: netstat in AIX 4.x.x does not properly restrict access to the -Zi option, which allows local users to clear network interface statistics and possibly hide evidence of unusual network activities.
How severe is CVE-2000-0873?: CVE-2000-0873 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2000-0873 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0873?: CVE-2000-0873 primarily affects Ibm Aix. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0873?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0873 published?: CVE-2000-0873 was published on 2000-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:4.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:4.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:4.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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