How severe is CVE-2000-0943?

CVE-2000-0943 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-0943 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0943?

CVE-2000-0943 affects Max-wilhelm Bruker Bftpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0943?

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-2000-0943 published?

CVE-2000-0943 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0943

CVE-2000-0943 is a high-severity vulnerability in Max-wilhelm Bruker Bftpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Max-wilhelm Bruker Bftpd
Published: 2000-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in bftp daemon (bftpd) 1.0.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via a long USER command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0943?: Buffer overflow in bftp daemon (bftpd) 1.0.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via a long USER command.
How severe is CVE-2000-0943?: CVE-2000-0943 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-0943 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0943?: CVE-2000-0943 affects Max-wilhelm Bruker Bftpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0943?: 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-2000-0943 published?: CVE-2000-0943 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:max-wilhelm_bruker:bftpd:1.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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