CVE-2000-0888

Name: CVE-2000-0888
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2000-12-19T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.55%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2000-0888 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. named in BIND 8.2 through 8.2.2-P6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending an SRV record to the server, aka the "srv bug.". EPSS estimates a 7.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

named in BIND 8.2 through 8.2.2-P6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending an SRV record to the server, aka the "srv bug."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.55%

93.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Isc	Bind	8.2
Isc	Bind	8.2.1
Isc	Bind	8.2.2
Debian	Debian Linux	2.2

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/linux/suse/2000-q4/0657.htmlBroken Link
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000338Broken Link
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000339Broken Link
http://frontal2.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2000:067Broken Link
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2000-20.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.debian.org/security/2000/20001112Third Party Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-107.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5814Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/linux/suse/2000-q4/0657.htmlBroken Link
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000338Broken Link
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000339Broken Link
http://frontal2.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2000:067Broken Link
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2000-20.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.debian.org/security/2000/20001112Third Party Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-107.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5814Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0888?

named in BIND 8.2 through 8.2.2-P6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending an SRV record to the server, aka the "srv bug."

How severe is CVE-2000-0888?

Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0888 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0888?

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-2000-0888?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST