CVE-2000-0502

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

Mcafee VirusScan 4.03 does not properly restrict access to the alert text file before it is sent to the Central Alert Server, which allows local users to modify alerts in an arbitrary fashion.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 25.3%
KEV: Not listed

Published

June 8, 2000

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0038.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/6287
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1326
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4641
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0038.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/6287
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1326
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4641

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2000-0502?

CVE-2000-0502 is a none vulnerability published on June 8, 2000. Mcafee VirusScan 4.03 does not properly restrict access to the alert text file before it is sent to the Central Alert Server, which allows local users to modify alerts in an arbitrary fashion.

When was CVE-2000-0502 disclosed?

CVE-2000-0502 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on June 8, 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-2000-0502 actively exploited?

CVE-2000-0502 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 25.3% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2000-0502?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2000-0502, 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-2000-0502

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