CVE-2000-0845: kdebug daemon (kdebugd) in Digital Unix 4.0F allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by specifying the

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MEDIUM 6.4MITIGATE

CVE-2000-0845 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting unix. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

kdebug daemon (kdebugd) in Digital Unix 4.0F allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by specifying the full file name in the initialization packet.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2000-11-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: digital

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2000-11-14 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 4.0f

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0f

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2000-0845?

unix: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2000-0845 being exploited?

CVE-2000-0845 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2000-0845 affect?

CVE-2000-0845 affects unix. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). kdebug daemon (kdebugd) in Digital Unix 4.0F allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by specifying the full file name in the initialization packet.

How urgent is CVE-2000-0845?

Priority 40/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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