CVE-2000-0112

Debian Debian Linux — NVD-CWE-Other

EPSS 0.1%
  • Published: 2000-02-02T05:00:00.000
  • Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
  • Vendors: Debian
  • Products: Debian Linux
  • CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

The default installation of Debian GNU/Linux uses an insecure Master Boot Record (MBR) which allows a local user to boot from a floppy disk during the installation.

Related CVE by CWE

No related CWE found.

Top CVE for Vendor

  1. CVE-1999-0038 (CVSS 8.4)
  2. CVE-1999-0381 (no score)
  3. CVE-1999-0939 (no score)
  4. CVE-1999-1411 (no score)
  5. CVE-2000-0145 (no score)
  6. CVE-1999-0434 (no score)
  7. CVE-1999-0832 (no score)
  8. CVE-1999-1276 (no score)
  9. CVE-2000-0229 (no score)
  10. CVE-1999-0804 (no score)

Recently Exploited Similar Vulnerabilities

No recent KEV-listed items for this vendor/product.

How to fix CVE-2000-0112

CVE-2000-0112 is a unknown severity vulnerability affecting Debian Debian Linux.

Description: The default installation of Debian GNU/Linux uses an insecure Master Boot Record (MBR) which allows a local user to boot from a floppy disk during the installation. Related CVE by CWENo related CWE found.Top CVE for VendorCVE-1999-0038 (CVSS 8.4)CVE-1999-0381 (no score)CVE-1999-0939 (no score)CVE-1999-1411 (no score)CVE-2000-0145 (no score)CVE-1999-0434 (no score)CVE-1999-0832 (no score)CVE-1999-1276 (no score)CVE-2000-0229 (no score)CVE-1999-0804 […]

Exploit Difficulty: HARD
⏱️ Time to exploit: > 4 hours
🛠️ Required skills: Advanced security expertise
💰 Public exploits: Rare or not public

How to Fix:

1 Identify affected systems

- Check if you're running Debian Linux

2 Immediate actions

- Update to the latest patched version
- If patching is not immediately possible: restrict network exposure, apply least-privilege access

3 Verification

- Test the fix in a staging environment first
- Review logs for signs of exploitation
- Monitor for IOCs (Indicators of Compromise)

4 Long-term prevention

- Enable automatic security updates
- Set up vulnerability monitoring
- Review and harden security configurations
CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

Exploit Difficulty Assessment

HARD
⏱️ Time to Exploit: > 4 hours
🛠️ Skills Required: Advanced security expertise
💰 Public Exploits: Rare or not public

Vulnerability Timeline

Feb 02, 2000
Vulnerability Published

CVE details first published to NVD database

Apr 03, 2025
Last Modified

CVE details were updated

Nov 03, 2025
Imported to Database

Added to this CVE tracking system

Detection Rules & IOCs

No specific detection rules generated for this vulnerability type.

Debian Debian Linux

No explicit mitigation/advisory links found in references.

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