How severe is CVE-2000-0969?

CVE-2000-0969 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2000-0969 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0969?

CVE-2000-0969 affects Valve Software Half-life Dedicated Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0969?

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

When was CVE-2000-0969 published?

CVE-2000-0969 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0969

CVE-2000-0969 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Valve Software Half-life Dedicated Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Valve Software Half-life Dedicated Server
Published: 2000-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in Half Life dedicated server build 3104 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by injecting format strings into the changelevel command, via the system console or rcon.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0969?: Format string vulnerability in Half Life dedicated server build 3104 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by injecting format strings into the changelevel command, via the system console or rcon.
How severe is CVE-2000-0969?: CVE-2000-0969 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2000-0969 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0969?: CVE-2000-0969 affects Valve Software Half-life Dedicated Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0969?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2000-0969 published?: CVE-2000-0969 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:valve_software:half-life_dedicated_server:3.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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