CVE-2000-0861: High severity GNU Mailman vulnerability
Published Nov 14, 2000
·Updated
Mailman 1.1 allows list administrators to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the %(listname) macro expansion.
Affected Software
1 affected component
GNU Mailman=1.1
Remediation
Patch Available
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
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0861?
CVE-2000-0861 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that allows command execution due to improper handling of macros.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0861?
To fix CVE-2000-0861, upgrade to a newer version of Mailman that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2000-0861?
CVE-2000-0861 affects users of Mailman version 1.1.
4
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2000-0861?
The potential impacts of CVE-2000-0861 include unauthorized command execution, which can lead to system compromise.
5
Is CVE-2000-0861 still a risk today?
While CVE-2000-0861 pertains to older software, if deprecated versions of Mailman are still in use, they remain at risk.