CVE-2000-0901

CVE-2000-0901 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Juergen Weigert Screen with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Format string vulnerability in screen 3.9.5 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via format characters in the vbell_msg initialization variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0901?
Format string vulnerability in screen 3.9.5 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via format characters in the vbell_msg initialization variable.
How severe is CVE-2000-0901?
CVE-2000-0901 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0901 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-2000-0901?
CVE-2000-0901 primarily affects Juergen Weigert Screen. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0901?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0901 published?
CVE-2000-0901 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)