CVE-2000-0440

Name: CVE-2000-0440
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2000-05-01T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.24%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2000-0440 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. NetBSD 1.4.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a packet with an unaligned IP timestamp option.. EPSS estimates a 3.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NetBSD 1.4.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a packet with an unaligned IP timestamp option.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.24%

86.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Freebsd	Freebsd	3.4
Freebsd	Freebsd	4.0
Freebsd	Freebsd	5.0
Netbsd	Netbsd	1.4.1
Netbsd	Netbsd	1.4.2

References

Timeline

Published: May 1, 2000
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0440?

NetBSD 1.4.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a packet with an unaligned IP timestamp option.

How severe is CVE-2000-0440?

Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0440 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0440?

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-2000-0440?

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Source: NVD / NIST