CVE-2000-0950

Name: CVE-2000-0950
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2000-12-19T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2000-0950 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in x-gw in TIS Firewall Toolkit (FWTK) allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a malformed display name.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in x-gw in TIS Firewall Toolkit (FWTK) allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a malformed display name.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.40%

31.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tis	Internet Firewall Toolkit	2.1

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-10/0376.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5420
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-10/0376.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5420

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0950?

Format string vulnerability in x-gw in TIS Firewall Toolkit (FWTK) allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a malformed display name.

How severe is CVE-2000-0950?

Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0950 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0950?

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-2000-0950?

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Source: NVD / NIST