How severe is CVE-2000-1072?

CVE-2000-1072 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-1072 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-1072?

CVE-2000-1072 affects Netscape Iplanet Ical. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1072?

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-2000-1072 published?

CVE-2000-1072 was published on 2000-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-1072

CVE-2000-1072 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netscape Iplanet Ical 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netscape Iplanet Ical
Published: 2000-12-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

iCal 2.1 Patch 2 installs many files with world-writeable permissions, which allows local users to modify the iCal configuration and execute arbitrary commands by replacing the iplncal.sh program with a Trojan horse.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-1072?: iCal 2.1 Patch 2 installs many files with world-writeable permissions, which allows local users to modify the iCal configuration and execute arbitrary commands by replacing the iplncal.sh program with a Trojan horse.
How severe is CVE-2000-1072?: CVE-2000-1072 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-1072 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-1072?: CVE-2000-1072 affects Netscape Iplanet Ical. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1072?: 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-2000-1072 published?: CVE-2000-1072 was published on 2000-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netscape:iplanet_ical:2.1:patch2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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