CVE-2000-1073

Name: CVE-2000-1073
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2000-12-11T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2000-1073 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. csstart program in iCal 2.1 Patch 2 searches for the cshttpd program in the current working directory, which allows local users to gain root privileges by creating a Trojan Horse cshttpd program in a directory and calling csstart from that directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

csstart program in iCal 2.1 Patch 2 searches for the cshttpd program in the current working directory, which allows local users to gain root privileges by creating a Trojan Horse cshttpd program in a directory and calling csstart from that directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.49%

38.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Netscape	Iplanet Ical	2.1	Patch2

References

http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2000/a100900-1.txtExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/7210
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1769Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5757
http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2000/a100900-1.txtExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/7210
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1769Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5757

Timeline

Published: Dec 11, 2000
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-1073?

How severe is CVE-2000-1073?

Severity scoring for CVE-2000-1073 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1073?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST