CVE-2000-0909 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 22 Jan 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via a buffer overflow in Pine's automatic mail checking component triggered by a long From header.

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-2000-0909?

CVE-2000-0909 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jan 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in the automatic mail checking component of Pine 4.21 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long From: header.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0909?

It affects 1 product.

Products include University of Washington Pine.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0909?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0909 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-2000-0909 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0909 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xj5j-r9hq-fwq7.