CVE-2000-0666

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

rpc.statd in the nfs-utils package in various Linux distributions does not properly cleanse untrusted format strings, which allows remote attackers to gain root privileges.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 97.1%
KEV: Not listed

Published

July 16, 2000

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (18)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0206.html
cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0230.html
cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0236.html
cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0260.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2000-025.0.txt
cve@mitrehttp://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2000-17.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-043.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1480
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4939
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0206.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0230.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0236.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0260.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2000-025.0.txt
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2000-17.html

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Publicly available exploits

(3 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (3 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-20077✓ verified
First seen Aug 3, 2000
Conectiva 4.x/5.x / Debian 2.x / RedHat 6.x / S.u.S.E 6.x/7.0 / Trustix 1.x - rpc.statd Remote Format String (3)
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Exploit-DBEDB-20076✓ verified
First seen Aug 1, 2000
Conectiva 4.x/5.x / Debian 2.x / RedHat 6.x / S.u.S.E 6.x/7.0 / Trustix 1.x - rpc.statd Remote Format String (2)
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Exploit-DBEDB-20075✓ verified
First seen Jul 16, 2000
Conectiva 4.x/5.x / Debian 2.x / RedHat 6.x / S.u.S.E 6.x/7.0 / Trustix 1.x - rpc.statd Remote Format String (1)
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2000-0666?

CVE-2000-0666 is a none vulnerability published on July 16, 2000. rpc.statd in the nfs-utils package in various Linux distributions does not properly cleanse untrusted format strings, which allows remote attackers to gain root privileges.

When was CVE-2000-0666 disclosed?

CVE-2000-0666 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on July 16, 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-2000-0666 actively exploited?

CVE-2000-0666 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 97.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2000-0666?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2000-0666, 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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