CVE-2000-1197 Race condition in n/a
Local attackers can deny mail access to other users by exploiting predictable lock file names in the IMAP/POP3 server.
- 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-2000-1197?
CVE-2000-1197 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Sep 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
POP2 or POP3 server (pop3d) in imap-uw IMAP package on FreeBSD and other operating systems creates lock files with predictable names, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (lack of mail access) for other users by creating lock files for other mail boxes.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-1197?
It affects 1 product.
Products include University of Washington Imap.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1197?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-1197 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2000-1197 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-1197 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p8r8-6wrj-xcvf.