CVE-2000-0618

Name: CVE-2000-0618
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2000-06-22T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2000-0618 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in xconq and cconq game programs on Red Hat Linux allows local users to gain additional privileges via long DISPLAY environmental variable.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in xconq and cconq game programs on Red Hat Linux allows local users to gain additional privileges via long DISPLAY environmental variable.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Stanley T. Shebs	Xconq	7.2.2

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0222.htmlVendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0222.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 22, 2000
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0618?

Buffer overflow in xconq and cconq game programs on Red Hat Linux allows local users to gain additional privileges via long DISPLAY environmental variable.

How severe is CVE-2000-0618?

Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0618 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0618?

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-2000-0618?

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Source: NVD / NIST