CVE-2000-0749

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

Buffer overflow in the Linux binary compatibility module in FreeBSD 3.x through 5.x allows local users to gain root privileges via long filenames in the linux shadow file system.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 15.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

October 20, 2000

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/freebsd/2000-08/0338.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/1536
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1628
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5968
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/freebsd/2000-08/0338.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/1536
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1628
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5968

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2000-0749?

CVE-2000-0749 is a none vulnerability published on October 20, 2000. Buffer overflow in the Linux binary compatibility module in FreeBSD 3.x through 5.x allows local users to gain root privileges via long filenames in the linux shadow file system.

When was CVE-2000-0749 disclosed?

CVE-2000-0749 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on October 20, 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-2000-0749 actively exploited?

CVE-2000-0749 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 15.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2000-0749?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2000-0749, 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-2000-0749

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