CVE-2000-0091

Summary

CVE-2000-0091 is a significant buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the vchkpw/vpopmail POP authentication package. Malicious users can exploit this issue by supplying excessively long usernames or passwords, leading to a buffer overflow condition. Successful exploitation grants attackers root privileges, posing a serious threat to system security. This vulnerability was first identified in the year 2000 and has since been addressed through updates and patches. It underscores the importance of keeping software components up-to-date to protect against known security risks.

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