CVE-2000-1018

CVE-2000-1018 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mendel Cooper Shred with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

shred 1.0 file wiping utility does not properly open a file for overwriting or flush its buffers, which prevents shred from properly replacing the file's data and allows local users to recover the file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-1018?
shred 1.0 file wiping utility does not properly open a file for overwriting or flush its buffers, which prevents shred from properly replacing the file's data and allows local users to recover the file.
How severe is CVE-2000-1018?
CVE-2000-1018 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2000-1018 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-1018?
CVE-2000-1018 affects Mendel Cooper Shred. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1018?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-1018 published?
CVE-2000-1018 was published on 2000-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)