CVE-2000-0847: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 14, 2000
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in University of Washington c-client library (used by pine and other programs) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long X-Keywords header.

Affected Software

4 affected components
University of Washington IMAP=4.7c
University of Washington pine=4.21
University of Washington pine=4.20
University of Washington IMAP=4.7b

Event History

Nov 14, 2000
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jan 22, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0847?

CVE-2000-0847 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2000-0847?

To mitigate CVE-2000-0847, update the University of Washington c-client library and affected programs to versions that have addressed this vulnerability.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2000-0847?

CVE-2000-0847 affects University of Washington's c-client library and the Pine email client versions 4.20, 4.21, and specific versions of IMAP.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2000-0847 enable?

CVE-2000-0847 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands through a buffer overflow when a specially crafted X-Keywords header is sent.

5

When was CVE-2000-0847 reported?

CVE-2000-0847 was reported in the year 2000, during a time when buffer overflow vulnerabilities were commonly exploited.

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