CVE-2000-0583: Medium severity Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw vulnerability
Published Jun 30, 2000
·Updated
vchkpw program in vpopmail before version 4.8 does not properly cleanse an untrusted format string used in a call to syslog, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a USER or PASS command that contains arbitrary formatting directives.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw=4.5
Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw=4.7
Event History
Jun 30, 2000
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Oct 13, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0583?
CVE-2000-0583 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0583?
To fix CVE-2000-0583, upgrade to vpopmail version 4.8 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2000-0583?
CVE-2000-0583 affects vpopmail versions 4.5 and 4.7.
4
Can CVE-2000-0583 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2000-0583 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted USER or PASS commands.
5
What is the impact of CVE-2000-0583 on systems?
The impact of CVE-2000-0583 is a denial of service, causing the affected system to become unresponsive.