What is the severity of CVE-2000-0490?

CVE-2000-0490 is considered critical as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0490?

To mitigate CVE-2000-0490, upgrade the NetWin DSMTP package to a version that includes the patch against this vulnerability.

What versions of NetWin dmail are affected by CVE-2000-0490?

CVE-2000-0490 affects NetWin dmail versions 2.7q, 2.7, 2.8e, 2.8f, 2.8g, and 2.8h.

What type of attack does CVE-2000-0490 facilitate?

CVE-2000-0490 facilitates a buffer overflow attack through a maliciously crafted long ETRN request.

Is there any workaround for CVE-2000-0490?

As a temporary measure, disabling the ETRN command can serve as a workaround until the software is updated.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2000-0490

critical

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

1/6/2000

13/10/2000

20/11/2024

CVE-2000-0490: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Jun 01 2000(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the NetWin DSMTP 2.7q in the NetWin dmail package allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long ETRN request.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
NetWin dMail	=2.7
NetWin dMail	=2.7q
NetWin dMail	=2.8e
NetWin dMail	=2.8f
NetWin dMail	=2.8g
NetWin dMail	=2.8h

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0490?
CVE-2000-0490 is considered critical as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0490?
To mitigate CVE-2000-0490, upgrade the NetWin DSMTP package to a version that includes the patch against this vulnerability.
What versions of NetWin dmail are affected by CVE-2000-0490?
CVE-2000-0490 affects NetWin dmail versions 2.7q, 2.7, 2.8e, 2.8f, 2.8g, and 2.8h.
What type of attack does CVE-2000-0490 facilitate?
CVE-2000-0490 facilitates a buffer overflow attack through a maliciously crafted long ETRN request.
Is there any workaround for CVE-2000-0490?
As a temporary measure, disabling the ETRN command can serve as a workaround until the software is updated.

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