CVE-2000-0976

CVE-2000-0976 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xfree86 Project Xlib 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

Description

Buffer overflow in xlib in XFree 3.3.x possibly allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a long DISPLAY environment variable or a -display command line parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0976?
Buffer overflow in xlib in XFree 3.3.x possibly allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a long DISPLAY environment variable or a -display command line parameter.
How severe is CVE-2000-0976?
CVE-2000-0976 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0976 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0976?
CVE-2000-0976 affects Xfree86 Project Xlib. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0976?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0976 published?
CVE-2000-0976 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)