CVE-2000-0091
CVSS 2.0 Score 10 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Jan 21, 2000
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-2000-0091 is a significant vulnerability affecting the vchkpw/vpopmail POP authentication package. A buffer overflow issue is present, which can be exploited by remote attackers. By supplying a long username or password, they can manipulate the system and ultimately gain root privileges, posing a severe security risk. This issue can lead to unauthorized system access and potentially serious data breaches. The affected software should be updated to a patched version as soon as possible to mitigate the risk.
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