Summary
generated automatically from NVD dataCVE-2000-0344 affects knfsd, the NFS server in the Linux kernel 2.2.x series. A remote attacker can send a request containing a negative size value, which causes a denial of service on the server. The flaw is rated 5.0 (MEDIUM) under CVSS v2.0, with a network attack vector, low complexity, no authentication required, and impact limited to availability.
NVD description
The knfsd NFS server in Linux kernel 2.2.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a negative size value.
EPSS · FIRST.org
1.9%probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Higher than 79% of scored CVEs
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) estimates, from observed exploitation activity, how likely a CVE is to be exploited in the next 30 days. It complements CVSS, which measures severity, not likelihood. Score of 2026-10-29, recomputed daily by FIRST.org.
CVSS v2.0 Score
Information
- Published
- 1 mai 2000
- Updated
- 16 juin 2026
- Status
- Modified
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
Affected products
Bounds published by NVD: "< 8.4.27" means 8.4.27 is no longer vulnerable. The fixed release to install is in the vendor advisory.
Weaknesses (CWE)
References (4)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1160Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1160Vendor Advisory
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