CVE-2000-0946: Compaq Easy Access Keyboard software 1.3 does not properly disable access to custom buttons when the screen is

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2000-0946 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting easy access keyboard software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Compaq Easy Access Keyboard software 1.3 does not properly disable access to custom buttons when the screen is locked, which could allow an attacker to gain privileges or execute programs without authorization.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2000-12-19
Last modified	2026-09-23

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: compaq

Last updated 2026-09-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2000-12-19 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-23 13:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

compaq easy access keyboard software DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy easy-access-keyboard-software || rpm -q easy-access-keyboard-software || easy-access-keyboard-software --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison easy-access-keyboard-software sudo apt install easy-access-keyboard-software=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3> sudo apt-mark hold easy-access-keyboard-software

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list easy-access-keyboard-software sudo dnf downgrade easy-access-keyboard-software-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3> sudo dnf versionlock add easy-access-keyboard-software

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2000-0946?

easy access keyboard software: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2000-0946 being exploited?

CVE-2000-0946 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-2000-0946 affect?

CVE-2000-0946 affects easy access keyboard software. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Compaq Easy Access Keyboard software 1.3 does not properly disable access to custom buttons when the screen is locked, which could allow an attacker to gain privileges or execute programs without authorization.

How urgent is CVE-2000-0946?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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