CVE-2000-0399

CVSS 2.0 Score 5 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published May 24, 2000
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-2000-0399 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the MDaemon POP server. A maliciously crafted user name, longer than expected, can cause the server to become unresponsive, resulting in a denial-of-service condition. Attackers can exploit this issue to prevent legitimate users from accessing their email accounts. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient bounds checking on user input data. Organizations using MDaemon POP servers are advised to apply the available patch or upgrade as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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