CVE-2000-0948
CVE-2000-0948 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnome Gnorpm 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% (32nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Gnome Gnorpm
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
GnoRPM before 0.95 allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2000-0948?
- GnoRPM before 0.95 allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
- How severe is CVE-2000-0948?
- CVE-2000-0948 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2000-0948 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2000-0948?
- CVE-2000-0948 affects Gnome Gnorpm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2000-0948?
- 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-2000-0948 published?
- CVE-2000-0948 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-10/0043.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-10/0184.html
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-055.php3?dis=7.0
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-072.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/136866
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1761
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5317
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gnorpm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*