CVE-2000-1198 Race condition in n/a
Local attackers can deny mail access to other users by exploiting predictable lock file names in the qpopper POP 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-2000-1198?
CVE-2000-1198 is a medium-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
qpopper POP server creates lock files with predictable names, which allows local users to cause a denial of service for other users (lack of mail access) by creating lock files for other mail boxes.
Weakness: CWE-667
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-1198?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Qualcomm Qpopper.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1198?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-1198 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2000-1198 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-1198 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m95f-rwpm-5j9f.