CVE-2000-0467
Buffer overflow in Linux splitvt 1.6.3 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via...
CVE-2000-0467 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.2) in Sam Lantinga Splitvt, published June 1, 2000. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.08%, the 65th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.2 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 1.08%EPSS, 65th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Buffer overflow in Linux splitvt 1.6.3 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via a long password in the screen locking function.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Sam Lantinga splitvt 1.6.3 - Local Buffer Overflow | 2000-06-01 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Buffer overflow in Linux splitvt 1.6.3 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via a long password in the screen locking function.
- Record
CVE-2000-0467- CVSS 2.0
- 7.2 High
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Buffer overflow in Linux splitvt 1.6.3 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via a long password in the screen locking function.
- Record
CVE-2000-0467- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2000-0466No score
Buffer overflow in Linux splitvt 1.6.3 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via a long password in the screen locking function.
- Record
EUVD-2000-0466- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-6cjw-cjmh-r6rmNo score
Buffer overflow in Linux splitvt 1.6.3 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via...
Buffer overflow in Linux splitvt 1.6.3 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via a long password in the screen locking function.
- Record
GHSA-6cjw-cjmh-r6rm- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.