CVE-2000-0615

Name: CVE-2000-0615
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2000-07-19T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2000-0615 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. LPRng 3.6.x improperly installs lpd as setuid root, which can allow local users to append lpd trace and logging messages to files.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

LPRng 3.6.x improperly installs lpd as setuid root, which can allow local users to append lpd trace and logging messages to files.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.48%

37.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Astart Technologies	Lprng	3.6.1
Astart Technologies	Lprng	3.6.2
Astart Technologies	Lprng	3.6.3
Astart Technologies	Lprng	3.6.4
Astart Technologies	Lprng	3.6.5
Astart Technologies	Lprng	3.6.6
Astart Technologies	Lprng	3.6.7
Astart Technologies	Lprng	3.6.8
Astart Technologies	Lprng	3.6.9
Astart Technologies	Lprng	3.6.10
Astart Technologies	Lprng	3.6.11
Astart Technologies	Lprng	3.6.12
Astart Technologies	Lprng	3.6.13
Astart Technologies	Lprng	3.6.14
Astart Technologies	Lprng	3.6.15

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0117.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1447Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7361
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0117.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1447Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7361

Timeline

Published: Jul 19, 2000
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0615?

LPRng 3.6.x improperly installs lpd as setuid root, which can allow local users to append lpd trace and logging messages to files.

How severe is CVE-2000-0615?

Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0615 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0615?

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-2000-0615?

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Source: NVD / NIST