CVE-2000-0198

Summary

CVE-2000-0198 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the POP3 and IMAP servers in the MERCUR mail server suite. An attacker can exploit this issue to cause a denial of service, disrupting the normal functioning of the mail servers. This vulnerability occurs due to insufficient bounds checking on user input, allowing an attacker to inject excessive data into a buffer. The exploitation of this flaw may lead to crashes or unintended execution of code, potentially impacting the availability and security of the affected systems. Organizations using MERCUR mail servers are advised to update their software to mitigate this risk.

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