HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2000-1095
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CVE-2000-1095

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: January 9, 2001· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.2
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

modprobe in the modutils 2.3.x package on Linux systems allows a local user to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2000-1095 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2000-1095. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

conectiva1 product(s)
linux
immunix1 product(s)
immunix
mandrakesoft1 product(s)
mandrake linux
Red Hat1 product(s)
linux
SUSE1 product(s)
suse linux
Source: NVD CPE · 7 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (16)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2000-1095
CVSS Score7.2 / 10
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected5 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 9, 2001

Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2000-1095 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.