CVE-2000-0179

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

HP OpenView OmniBack 2.55 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large number of connections to port 5555.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 93.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

February 28, 2000

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-02/0387.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1015
cve@mitrehttp://www1.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=HPSBUX0006-115
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-02/0387.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1015
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www1.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=HPSBUX0006-115

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-19782✓ verified
First seen Feb 28, 2000
HP OpenView OmniBack II 2.55/3.0/3.1 - Denial of Service
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2000-0179?

CVE-2000-0179 is a none vulnerability published on February 28, 2000. HP OpenView OmniBack 2.55 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large number of connections to port 5555.

When was CVE-2000-0179 disclosed?

CVE-2000-0179 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on February 28, 2000, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2000-0179 actively exploited?

CVE-2000-0179 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 93.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2000-0179?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2000-0179, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2000-0179

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