CVE-2000-0284 Memory corruption in n/a
Authenticated users can execute arbitrary commands via a buffer overflow in the IMAP server's LIST command.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2000-0284?
CVE-2000-0284 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Apr 2000. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in University of Washington imapd version 4.7 allows users with a valid account to execute commands via LIST or other commands.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0284?
It affects 1 product.
Products include University of Washington Imap.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0284?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0284 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-2000-0284 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0284 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 8 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rj56-vwqm-8wv9.