CVE-2000-0960
5.0 · MEDIUMThe POP3 server in Netscape Messaging Server 4.15p1 generates different error messages for incorrect user names versus incorrect passwords, which allows remote attackers to determine valid users on…
Overview
CVE-2000-0960 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting netscape messaging_server. It was published on December 19, 2000 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical description
The POP3 server in Netscape Messaging Server 4.15p1 generates different error messages for incorrect user names versus incorrect passwords, which allows remote attackers to determine valid users on the system and harvest email addresses for spam abuse.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from netscape. Update messaging_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected products
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2000-0960?
CVE-2000-0960 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting netscape messaging_server. It was published on December 19, 2000 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2000-0960?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2000-0960?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from netscape. Update messaging_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2000-0960?
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