CVE-2000-0557 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 13 Oct 2000 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via a buffer overflow in the Cmail web interface triggered by a long GET request.

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-2000-0557?

CVE-2000-0557 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Oct 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in the web interface for Cmail 2.4.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long GET request.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0557?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Computalynx Cmail.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0557?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0557 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-2000-0557 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0557 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-985h-mmq2-8vhw.