CVE-2000-0250
The crypt function in QNX uses weak encryption, which allows local users to decrypt passwords.
CVE-2000-0250 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.2) in Qnx, published April 14, 2000. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.62%, the 50th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.2 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 0.62%EPSS, 50th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
The crypt function in QNX uses weak encryption, which allows local users to decrypt passwords.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | QSSL QNX 4.25 A - 'crypt()' Local Privilege Escalation | 2000-04-15 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
The crypt function in QNX uses weak encryption, which allows local users to decrypt passwords.
- Record
CVE-2000-0250- 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
The crypt function in QNX uses weak encryption, which allows local users to decrypt passwords.
- Record
CVE-2000-0250- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2000-0249No score
The crypt function in QNX uses weak encryption, which allows local users to decrypt passwords.
- Record
EUVD-2000-0249- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-p3hr-r8ch-hrrqNo score
The crypt function in QNX uses weak encryption, which allows local users to decrypt passwords.
The crypt function in QNX uses weak encryption, which allows local users to decrypt passwords.
- Record
GHSA-p3hr-r8ch-hrrq- 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.