CVE-2000-0416: Medium severity Microsoft Windows 2000 vulnerability
NTMail 5.x allows network users to bypass the NTMail proxy restrictions by redirecting their requests to NTMail's web configuration server.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Configuration
If the NTMail web configuration server is not required, disable the web configuration server to prevent users from redirecting requests and bypassing NTMail proxy restrictions.
NTMail (web configuration server) web configuration server enabled = false - Compensating control
Restrict network access to the NTMail web configuration server using firewall rules, ACLs, or network segmentation so that only trusted management hosts/networks can reach it, preventing users from redirecting requests to bypass proxy restrictions.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0416?
CVE-2000-0416 is considered a high severity vulnerability as it allows users to bypass proxy restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0416?
To fix CVE-2000-0416, you should update to a newer version of NTMail that has addressed this issue.
What systems are affected by CVE-2000-0416?
CVE-2000-0416 primarily affects NTMail 5.x running on Microsoft Windows 2000.
What kind of attack is associated with CVE-2000-0416?
CVE-2000-0416 is associated with attacks that exploit proxy restrictions to access unauthorized resources.
Can CVE-2000-0416 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2000-0416 can be exploited remotely by network users to bypass proxy configurations.