CVE-2000-0333

Name: CVE-2000-0333
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 1999-05-31T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.58%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2000-0333 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. tcpdump, Ethereal, and other sniffer packages allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via malformed DNS packets in which a jump offset refers to itself, which causes tcpdump to enter an infinite loop while decompressing the packet.. EPSS estimates a 7.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

tcpdump, Ethereal, and other sniffer packages allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via malformed DNS packets in which a jump offset refers to itself, which causes tcpdump to enter an infinite loop while decompressing the packet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.58%

93.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ethereal Group	Ethereal	0.8.4
Ethereal Group	Ethereal	0.8.5
Ethereal Group	Ethereal	0.8.6
Lbl	Tcpdump	3.4
Lbl	Tcpdump	3.5a

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1165Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=Pine.SOL.4.10.10005021942380.2077-100000%40paranoia.pgci.ca
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1165Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=Pine.SOL.4.10.10005021942380.2077-100000%40paranoia.pgci.ca

Timeline

Published: May 31, 1999
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0333?

How severe is CVE-2000-0333?

Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0333 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0333?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST