CVE-2000-1016: The default configuration of Apache (httpd.conf) on SuSE 6.4 includes an alias for the /usr/doc directory, whi

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CVE-2000-1016 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting suse linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The default configuration of Apache (httpd.conf) on SuSE 6.4 includes an alias for the /usr/doc directory, which allows remote attackers to read package documentation and obtain system configuration information via an HTTP request for the /doc/packages URL.

Why this priority

EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	7.6% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2000-12-11
Last modified	2026-09-23

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: suse

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2000-12-11 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-23 14:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 6.3 · 6.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.3

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: SuSE Linux 6.3/6.4 - Installed Package Disclosure

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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-2000-1016?

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

Is CVE-2000-1016 being exploited?

CVE-2000-1016 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-2000-1016 affect?

CVE-2000-1016 affects suse linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The default configuration of Apache (httpd.conf) on SuSE 6.4 includes an alias for the /usr/doc directory, which allows remote attackers to read package documentation and obtain system configuration information via an HTTP request for the /

How urgent is CVE-2000-1016?

Priority 51/100. EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

Software pages

Apache HTTP Server vulnerabilities

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