CVE-2000-0552

Name: CVE-2000-0552
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2000-06-06T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.12%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2000-0552 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. ICQwebmail client for ICQ 2000A creates a world readable temporary file during login and does not delete it, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ICQwebmail client for ICQ 2000A creates a world readable temporary file during login and does not delete it, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.12%

61.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-459

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Icq	Icq	2000a

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/ntbugtraq/2000-q2/0237.htmlBroken Link, Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1307Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4607Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/ntbugtraq/2000-q2/0237.htmlBroken Link, Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1307Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4607Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jun 6, 2000
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0552?

ICQwebmail client for ICQ 2000A creates a world readable temporary file during login and does not delete it, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information.

How severe is CVE-2000-0552?

CVE-2000-0552 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0552?

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-2000-0552?

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Source: NVD / NIST