Vulnerability Description
mail.local in Sendmail 8.10.x does not properly identify the .\n string which identifies the end of message text, which allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service or corrupt mailboxes via a message line that is 2047 characters long and ends in .\n.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Allman | Sendmail | 5.58 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1146PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=2694.000424%40SEC
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1146PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=2694.000424%40SEC
FAQ
What is CVE-2000-0319?
CVE-2000-0319 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). mail.local in Sendmail 8.10.x does not properly identify the .\n string which identifies the end of message text, which allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service or corrupt mailboxes via a...
How severe is CVE-2000-0319?
CVE-2000-0319 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2000-0319?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Eric Allman Sendmail.