CVE-2000-0319
First published: Sun Apr 23 2000(Updated: )
mail.local in Sendmail 8.10.x does not properly identify the .\n string which identifies the end of message text, which allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service or corrupt mailboxes via a message line that is 2047 characters long and ends in .\n.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sendmail | =5.58 | |
| Sendmail | =5.59 | |
| Sendmail | =8.6.x | |
| Sendmail | =8.7.1 | |
| Sendmail | =8.7.2 | |
| Sendmail | =8.7.3 | |
| Sendmail | =8.7.4 | |
| Sendmail | =8.7.5 | |
| Sendmail | =8.7.6 | |
| Sendmail | =8.7.x | |
| Sendmail | =8.8 | |
| Sendmail | =8.8.1 | |
| Sendmail | =8.8.2 | |
| Sendmail | =8.8.3 | |
| Sendmail | =8.8.4 | |
| Sendmail | =8.8.5 | |
| Sendmail | =8.8.x | |
| Sendmail | =8.9.1 | |
| Sendmail | =8.9.3 | |
| =5.58 | ||
| =5.59 | ||
| =8.6.x | ||
| =8.7.1 | ||
| =8.7.2 | ||
| =8.7.3 | ||
| =8.7.4 | ||
| =8.7.5 | ||
| =8.7.6 | ||
| =8.7.x | ||
| =8.8 | ||
| =8.8.1 | ||
| =8.8.2 | ||
| =8.8.3 | ||
| =8.8.4 | ||
| =8.8.5 | ||
| =8.8.x | ||
| =8.9.1 | ||
| =8.9.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0319?
The severity of CVE-2000-0319 is considered moderate due to the possibility of denial of service or mailbox corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0319?
To fix CVE-2000-0319, upgrade to a version of Sendmail that is not affected, such as 8.10.0 or later.
What versions of Sendmail are affected by CVE-2000-0319?
CVE-2000-0319 affects Sendmail versions 8.6.x to 8.9.x and some 8.7.x versions.
What type of attack does CVE-2000-0319 enable?
CVE-2000-0319 enables a remote attacker to cause a denial of service or corrupt mailboxes.
Is CVE-2000-0319 still a risk for current systems?
CVE-2000-0319 is a historical vulnerability, but systems still using old affected versions of Sendmail remain at risk.
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