CVE-2000-0273

Name: CVE-2000-0273
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2000-04-09T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.40%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2000-0273 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. PCAnywhere allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by terminating the connection before PCAnywhere provides a login prompt.. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PCAnywhere allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by terminating the connection before PCAnywhere provides a login prompt.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.40%

69.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec	Pcanywhere	8.0
Symantec	Pcanywhere	9.0

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-04/0031.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1095Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-04/0031.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1095Exploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 9, 2000
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0273?

PCAnywhere allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by terminating the connection before PCAnywhere provides a login prompt.

How severe is CVE-2000-0273?

Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0273 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0273?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2000-0273?

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Source: NVD / NIST