How severe is CVE-2000-1195?

CVE-2000-1195 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-1195 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-1195?

CVE-2000-1195 primarily affects Caldera Openlinux Edesktop. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1195?

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-2000-1195 published?

CVE-2000-1195 was published on 2001-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-1195

CVE-2000-1195 is a high-severity vulnerability in Caldera Openlinux Edesktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Caldera Openlinux Edesktop
Published: 2001-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

telnet daemon (telnetd) from the Linux netkit package before netkit-telnet-0.16 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication when telnetd is running with the -L command line option.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-1195?: telnet daemon (telnetd) from the Linux netkit package before netkit-telnet-0.16 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication when telnetd is running with the -L command line option.
How severe is CVE-2000-1195?: CVE-2000-1195 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-1195 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-1195?: CVE-2000-1195 primarily affects Caldera Openlinux Edesktop. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1195?: 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-2000-1195 published?: CVE-2000-1195 was published on 2001-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:caldera:openlinux_edesktop:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:caldera:openlinux_eserver:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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