CVE-2000-0738: Medium severity Network Associates Webshield Smtp vulnerability
Published Oct 20, 2000
·Updated
WebShield SMTP 4.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending e-mail with a From: address that has a . (period) at the end, which causes WebShield to continuously send itself copies of the e-mail.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Network Associates Webshield Smtp=4.5
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Oct 20, 2000
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Jan 22, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0738?
CVE-2000-0738 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0738?
To fix CVE-2000-0738, ensure that you upgrade to a patched version of WebShield SMTP or implement email filtering rules.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2000-0738?
CVE-2000-0738 specifically affects WebShield SMTP version 4.5.
4
How does CVE-2000-0738 exploit work?
CVE-2000-0738 exploits the system by sending emails with a From: address ending in a period, causing a loop of self-sent emails.
5
Can CVE-2000-0738 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2000-0738 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending specially crafted emails.