CVE-2000-0091 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can gain root privileges via a buffer overflow in vpopmail POP authentication using long credentials.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2000-0091?
CVE-2000-0091 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Apr 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in vchkpw/vpopmail POP authentication package allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via a long username or password.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0091?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Inter7 Vpopmail.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0091?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0091 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2000-0091 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0091 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j7gx-8wqm-phgg.