CVE-2000-0917

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Format string vulnerability in use_syslog() function in LPRng 3.6.24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 99.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 19, 2000

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (14)

cve@mitreftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-00:56.lprng.asc
cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-09/0293.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2000-033.0.txt
cve@mitrehttp://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2000-22.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-065.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1712
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5287
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-00:56.lprng.asc
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-09/0293.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2000-033.0.txt
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2000-22.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-065.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1712
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5287

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Publicly available exploits

(5 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (4 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-16842✓ verified
First seen Jul 3, 2010
LPRng - use_syslog Remote Format String (Metasploit)
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-230✓ verified
First seen Dec 15, 2000
LPRng 3.6.24-1 - Remote Command Execution
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-227✓ verified
First seen Dec 11, 2000
LPRng (RedHat 7.0) - 'lpd' Format String
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-226✓ verified
First seen Dec 11, 2000
LPRng 3.6.22/23/24 - Remote Command Execution
Open source ↗
Metasploitexploit/linux/misc/lprng_format_string✓ verified
First seen Sep 25, 2000
LPRng use_syslog Remote Format String Vulnerability
Open source ↗

Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2000-0917?

CVE-2000-0917 is a none vulnerability published on December 19, 2000. Format string vulnerability in use_syslog() function in LPRng 3.6.24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

When was CVE-2000-0917 disclosed?

CVE-2000-0917 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 19, 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-2000-0917 actively exploited?

CVE-2000-0917 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 99.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2000-0917?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2000-0917, 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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