How severe is CVE-2000-0956?

CVE-2000-0956 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0956 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0956?

CVE-2000-0956 affects Carnegie Mellon University Cyrus-sasl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0956?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2000-0956 published?

CVE-2000-0956 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0956

CVE-2000-0956 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Carnegie Mellon University Cyrus-sasl 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Carnegie Mellon University Cyrus-sasl
Published: 2000-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

cyrus-sasl before 1.5.24 in Red Hat Linux 7.0 does not properly verify the authorization for a local user, which could allow the users to bypass specified access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0956?: cyrus-sasl before 1.5.24 in Red Hat Linux 7.0 does not properly verify the authorization for a local user, which could allow the users to bypass specified access restrictions.
How severe is CVE-2000-0956?: CVE-2000-0956 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0956 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0956?: CVE-2000-0956 affects Carnegie Mellon University Cyrus-sasl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0956?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0956 published?: CVE-2000-0956 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:carnegie_mellon_university:cyrus-sasl:1.5.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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