CVE-2000-0961 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 22 Jan 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers 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: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2000-0961?

CVE-2000-0961 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jan 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in IMAP server in Netscape Messaging Server 4.15 Patch 2 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a long LIST command.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0961?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Netscape Messaging Server, Netscape Netscape Messaging Server Multiplexor.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0961?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0961 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-2000-0961 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0961 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-72fc-rcvx-32wg.