CVE-2000-0949

CVE-2000-0949 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lbl Lbl Traceroute 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

Description

Heap overflow in savestr function in LBNL traceroute 1.4a5 and earlier allows a local user to execute arbitrary commands via the -g option.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0949?
Heap overflow in savestr function in LBNL traceroute 1.4a5 and earlier allows a local user to execute arbitrary commands via the -g option.
How severe is CVE-2000-0949?
CVE-2000-0949 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-0949 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0949?
CVE-2000-0949 primarily affects Lbl Lbl Traceroute. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0949?
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-2000-0949 published?
CVE-2000-0949 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)