Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2000-0666?

Affected: Linux (Conectiva) versions 4.0, 4.0es, 4.1, 4.2, 5.0, 5.1, 6.0, 6.1; Debian Linux versions 2.2, 2.3; Suse Linux versions 6.3, 6.3-alpha, 6.4, 6.4-alpha, 7.0, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2000-0666 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2000-0666 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2000-0666?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2000-0666?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2000-0666 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

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CVE-2000-0666Linux Vulnerability

rpc.statd in the nfs-utils package in various Linux distributions does not properly cleanse untrusted format strings, which allows remote attackers to gain root privileges.

Published Jul 16, 2000 · Updated Aug 8, 2024

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2000-0666 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Linux (Conectiva), Debian Linux, Suse Linux and 1 more product.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

Scores

CVSS v2

10.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

26%

Higher than 97.9% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

ATLAS score

44/100

Publication score, see How it works

Exploitation Verdict

KEV listed

Not listed

Federal due date

None

No federal due date

Ransomware use

Not reported

Attributed actors

None named

Exploit & Defence Guidance

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

Public exploit code

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

Reports of active use

Advisories And Exploit References

patch20000716 Lots and lots of fun with rpc.statd
patch1480

Description

rpc.statd in the nfs-utils package in various Linux distributions does not properly cleanse untrusted format strings, which allows remote attackers to gain root privileges.

Affected Products

32 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
LinuxConectiva	4.0, 4.0es, 4.1, 4.2, 5.0, 5.1, 6.0, 6.1	n/a
Debian LinuxDebian	2.2, 2.3	n/a
Suse LinuxSuse	6.3, 6.3-alpha, 6.4, 6.4-alpha, 7.0	n/a
Secure LinuxTrustix	1.0, 1.1	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jul 16, 2000
Last updated
Aug 8, 2024

References

patch20000716 Lots and lots of fun with rpc.statd
patch1480
exploitExploitDB-20075
exploitExploitDB-20076
exploitExploitDB-20077

7 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

rpc.statd in the nfs-utils package in various Linux distributions does not properly cleanse untrusted format strings, which allows remote attackers to gain root privileges.
Affected: Linux (Conectiva) versions 4.0, 4.0es, 4.1, 4.2, 5.0, 5.1, 6.0, 6.1; Debian Linux versions 2.2, 2.3; Suse Linux versions 6.3, 6.3-alpha, 6.4, 6.4-alpha, 7.0, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

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