CVE-2000-0091

Summary

CVE-2000-0091 is a significant buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the vchkpw/vpopmail POP authentication package. This issue permits remote attackers to exploit the system by supplying excessively long usernames or passwords. By taking advantage of this buffer overflow, an attacker can gain unauthorized root privileges, posing a serious threat to the security of affected systems. This vulnerability underlines the importance of keeping software up-to-date and applying necessary patches to prevent potential attacks.

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