How severe is CVE-2000-1180?

CVE-2000-1180 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-1180 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-1180?

CVE-2000-1180 affects Oracle Oracle8i. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1180?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2000-1180 published?

CVE-2000-1180 was published on 2001-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-1180

CVE-2000-1180 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Oracle8i 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Oracle8i
Published: 2001-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in cmctl program in Oracle 8.1.5 Connection Manager Control allows local users to gain privileges via a long command line argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-1180?: Buffer overflow in cmctl program in Oracle 8.1.5 Connection Manager Control allows local users to gain privileges via a long command line argument.
How severe is CVE-2000-1180?: CVE-2000-1180 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-1180 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-1180?: CVE-2000-1180 affects Oracle Oracle8i. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1180?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-1180 published?: CVE-2000-1180 was published on 2001-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:oracle8i:8.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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