How severe is CVE-2000-0918?

CVE-2000-0918 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-0918 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-2000-0918?

CVE-2000-0918 affects Kde Kvt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0918?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2000-0918 published?

CVE-2000-0918 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0918

CVE-2000-0918 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kde Kvt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Kde Kvt
Published: 2000-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in kvt in KDE 1.1.2 may allow local users to execute arbitrary commands via a DISPLAY environmental variable that contains formatting characters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0918?: Format string vulnerability in kvt in KDE 1.1.2 may allow local users to execute arbitrary commands via a DISPLAY environmental variable that contains formatting characters.
How severe is CVE-2000-0918?: CVE-2000-0918 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-0918 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-2000-0918?: CVE-2000-0918 affects Kde Kvt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0918?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2000-0918 published?: CVE-2000-0918 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kde:kvt:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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CVE-2000-0373 — High (CVSS 7.2): Vulnerabilities in the KDE kvt terminal program allow local users to gain root privileges.

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