CVE-2000-0829

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

The tmpwatch utility in Red Hat Linux forks a new process for each directory level, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by creating deeply nested directories in /tmp or /var/tmp/.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 63.5%
KEV: Not listed

Published

November 14, 2000

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-080.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/81364
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1664
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5217
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-080.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/81364
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1664
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5217

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-20217✓ verified
First seen Sep 9, 2000
RedHat Linux 6.1 i386 - Tmpwatch Recursive Write Denial of Service
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2000-0829?

CVE-2000-0829 is a none vulnerability published on November 14, 2000. The tmpwatch utility in Red Hat Linux forks a new process for each directory level, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by creating deeply nested directories in /tmp or /var/tmp/.

When was CVE-2000-0829 disclosed?

CVE-2000-0829 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 14, 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-2000-0829 actively exploited?

CVE-2000-0829 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 63.5% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2000-0829?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2000-0829, 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-2000-0829

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