Vulnerability Description
POP3Lite before 0.2.4 does not properly quote a . (dot) in an email message, which could allow a remote attacker to append arbitrary text to the end of an email message, which could then be interpreted by various mail clients as valid POP server responses or other input that could cause clients to crash or otherwise behave unexpectedly.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pop3Lite | Pop3Lite | 0.2.3 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-08/0436.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3278ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7075
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-08/0436.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3278ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7075
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0996?
CVE-2001-0996 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). POP3Lite before 0.2.4 does not properly quote a . (dot) in an email message, which could allow a remote attacker to append arbitrary text to the end of an email message, which could then be interprete...
How severe is CVE-2001-0996?
CVE-2001-0996 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0996?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pop3Lite Pop3Lite.