CVE-2000-0096 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 8 Feb 2000 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the qpopper POP3 server to execute arbitrary code and gain elevated privileges.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2000-0096?

CVE-2000-0096 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Feb 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in qpopper 3.0 beta versions allows local users to gain privileges via a long LIST command.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0096?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Qualcomm Qpopper.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0096?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0096 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-2000-0096 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0096 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rp69-5w75-5xrq.