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CVE-2000-0985

10.0 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in All-Mail 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long "MAIL FROM" or "RCPT TO" command.

Published Dec 19, 2000nevis_systemsEPSS 5.42%

Overview

CVE-2000-0985 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting nevis_systems all-mail. It was published on December 19, 2000 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in All-Mail 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long "MAIL FROM" or "RCPT TO" command.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nevis_systems. Update all-mail 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-2000-0985?

CVE-2000-0985 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting nevis_systems all-mail. It was published on December 19, 2000 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2000-0985?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2000-0985?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nevis_systems. Update all-mail 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.

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