Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2000-0917?

Affected: Openlinux Ebuilder (Caldera) versions 3.0; Openlinux (Caldera); Openlinux Edesktop (Caldera) versions 2.4, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2000-0917 being exploited in the wild?

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

Is CVE-2000-0917 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-2000-0917?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2000-0917?

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

How urgently should CVE-2000-0917 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2000-0917

HighPublic exploit

Format string vulnerability in use_syslog() function in LPRng 3.6.24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

Published Sep 25, 2000 · Updated Sep 23, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2000-0917 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Openlinux Ebuilder (Caldera), Openlinux (Caldera), Openlinux Edesktop (Caldera) and 3 more products.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 79% 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 it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

10.0

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

79%

Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Format string vulnerability in use_syslog() function in LPRng 3.6.24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

Affected Products

7 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Openlinux EbuilderCaldera	3.0	n/a
OpenlinuxCaldera	See advisory	n/a
Openlinux EdesktopCaldera	2.4	n/a
Openlinux EserverCaldera	2.3	n/a
LinuxRedhat	7.0	n/a

1 more affected products in the full CVE brief

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Sep 25, 2000
Last updated
Sep 23, 2026

References

6 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Format string vulnerability in use_syslog() function in LPRng 3.6.24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
Affected: Openlinux Ebuilder (Caldera) versions 3.0; Openlinux (Caldera); Openlinux Edesktop (Caldera) versions 2.4, 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 it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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