How severe is CVE-2000-1073?

CVE-2000-1073 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-1073 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-1073?

CVE-2000-1073 affects Netscape Iplanet Ical. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1073?

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-2000-1073 published?

CVE-2000-1073 was published on 2000-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-1073

CVE-2000-1073 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: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netscape Iplanet Ical
Published: 2000-12-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

csstart program in iCal 2.1 Patch 2 searches for the cshttpd program in the current working directory, which allows local users to gain root privileges by creating a Trojan Horse cshttpd program in a directory and calling csstart from that directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-1073?: csstart program in iCal 2.1 Patch 2 searches for the cshttpd program in the current working directory, which allows local users to gain root privileges by creating a Trojan Horse cshttpd program in a directory and calling csstart from that directory.
How severe is CVE-2000-1073?: CVE-2000-1073 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-1073 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-1073?: CVE-2000-1073 affects Netscape Iplanet Ical. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1073?: 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-2000-1073 published?: CVE-2000-1073 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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