CVE-2000-1198 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qualcomm	Qpopper	2.53

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-667

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=95624629924545&w=2Mailing List
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=95634229925906&w=2Mailing List
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1132Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=95624629924545&w=2Mailing List
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=95634229925906&w=2Mailing List
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1132Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2000-1198?

CVE-2000-1198 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). 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.

How severe is CVE-2000-1198?

CVE-2000-1198 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2000-1198?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Qualcomm Qpopper.