CVE-2000-0158

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Feb 16, 2000
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-2000-0158 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the MMDF (Mailsystems Message Delivery Agent) server. An attacker can exploit this issue by sending a maliciously long MAIL FROM command to the SMTP daemon. Successful exploitation results in a buffer overflow, allowing the attacker to gain privileged access to the affected system. This vulnerability poses a significant threat, as it can be exploited remotely. It is recommended that affected organizations promptly apply available patches to mitigate this risk.

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