How severe is CVE-2000-0880?

CVE-2000-0880 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2000-0880 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0880?

CVE-2000-0880 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-2000-0880?

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

When was CVE-2000-0880 published?

CVE-2000-0880 was published on 2000-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0880

CVE-2000-0880 is a low-severity vulnerability in Plus Technologies Lpplus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. 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 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Plus Technologies Lpplus
Published: 2000-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

LPPlus creates the lpdprocess file with world-writeable permissions, which allows local users to kill arbitrary processes by specifying an alternate process ID and using the setuid dcclpdshut program to kill the process that was specified in the lpdprocess file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0880?: LPPlus creates the lpdprocess file with world-writeable permissions, which allows local users to kill arbitrary processes by specifying an alternate process ID and using the setuid dcclpdshut program to kill the process that was specified in the lpdprocess file.
How severe is CVE-2000-0880?: CVE-2000-0880 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2000-0880 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0880?: CVE-2000-0880 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-2000-0880?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0880 published?: CVE-2000-0880 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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