How severe is CVE-2000-1172?

CVE-2000-1172 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2000-1172 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-1172?

CVE-2000-1172 primarily affects Rob Flynn Gaim. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1172?

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-2000-1172 published?

CVE-2000-1172 was published on 2001-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-1172

CVE-2000-1172 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Rob Flynn Gaim 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% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Rob Flynn Gaim
Published: 2001-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Gaim 0.10.3 and earlier using the OSCAR protocol allows remote attackers to conduct a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via a long HTML tag.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-1172?: Buffer overflow in Gaim 0.10.3 and earlier using the OSCAR protocol allows remote attackers to conduct a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via a long HTML tag.
How severe is CVE-2000-1172?: CVE-2000-1172 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2000-1172 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-1172?: CVE-2000-1172 primarily affects Rob Flynn Gaim. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1172?: 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-2000-1172 published?: CVE-2000-1172 was published on 2001-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:rob_flynn:gaim:0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rob_flynn:gaim:0.10.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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