How severe is CVE-2000-0879?

CVE-2000-0879 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2000-0879 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0879?

CVE-2000-0879 primarily affects Plus Technologies Lpplus. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0879?

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

When was CVE-2000-0879 published?

CVE-2000-0879 was published on 2000-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0879

CVE-2000-0879 is a low-severity vulnerability in Plus Technologies Lpplus 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: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Plus Technologies Lpplus
Published: 2000-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

LPPlus programs dccsched, dcclpdser, dccbkst, dccshut, dcclpdshut, and dccbkstshut are installed setuid root and world executable, which allows arbitrary local users to start and stop various LPD services.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0879?: LPPlus programs dccsched, dcclpdser, dccbkst, dccshut, dcclpdshut, and dccbkstshut are installed setuid root and world executable, which allows arbitrary local users to start and stop various LPD services.
How severe is CVE-2000-0879?: CVE-2000-0879 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2000-0879 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0879?: CVE-2000-0879 primarily affects Plus Technologies Lpplus. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0879?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0879 published?: CVE-2000-0879 was published on 2000-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:plus_technologies:lpplus:3.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:plus_technologies:lpplus:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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