CVE-2000-0840 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 18 Oct 2000 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on XMail POP3 servers via a buffer overflow in the USER command.

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-2000-0840?

CVE-2000-0840 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Oct 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in XMail POP3 server before version 0.59 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long USER command.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0840?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Davide Libenzi Xmail.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0840?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0840 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-2000-0840 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0840 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j9h3-pqvv-7ff5.