How severe is CVE-2000-0893?

CVE-2000-0893 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0893 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0893?

CVE-2000-0893 affects Sgi Irix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0893?

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

When was CVE-2000-0893 published?

CVE-2000-0893 was published on 2001-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0893

CVE-2000-0893 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sgi Irix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sgi Irix
Published: 2001-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The presence of the Distributed GL Daemon (dgld) service on port 5232 on SGI IRIX systems allows remote attackers to identify the target host as an SGI system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0893?: The presence of the Distributed GL Daemon (dgld) service on port 5232 on SGI IRIX systems allows remote attackers to identify the target host as an SGI system.
How severe is CVE-2000-0893?: CVE-2000-0893 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0893 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0893?: CVE-2000-0893 affects Sgi Irix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0893?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0893 published?: CVE-2000-0893 was published on 2001-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/28027

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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