CVE-2000-0196 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via malformed MIME headers in emails processed by the Linux nmh package.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2000-0196?
CVE-2000-0196 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Redhat Linux, published on 10 Apr 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in mhshow in the Linux nmh package allows remote attackers to execute commands via malformed MIME headers in an email message.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0196?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Nmh Nmh, Redhat Linux, Turbolinux Turbolinux.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0196?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0196 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-2000-0196 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0196 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vj6m-3fq9-gmmh.