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CVE-2000-0374

10.0 · HIGH

The default configuration of kdm in Caldera and Mandrake Linux, and possibly other distributions, allows XDMCP connections from any host, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive informati…

Published Aug 22, 1999calderaEPSS 4.28%

Overview

CVE-2000-0374 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting caldera openlinux. It was published on August 22, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The default configuration of kdm in Caldera and Mandrake Linux, and possibly other distributions, allows XDMCP connections from any host, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or bypass additional access restrictions.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from caldera. Update openlinux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refftp://ftp.calderasystems.com/pub/OpenLinux/security/CSSA-1999-021.0.txtReffrontal2.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:025Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/1446Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4856Refftp://ftp.calderasystems.com/pub/OpenLinux/security/CSSA-1999-021.0.txtReffrontal2.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:025Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/1446Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4856

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0374?

CVE-2000-0374 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting caldera openlinux. It was published on August 22, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2000-0374?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2000-0374?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from caldera. Update openlinux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2000-0374?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2000-0374 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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