CVE-2000-1006: Medium severity Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerability

Published Dec 11, 2000
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Updated

Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 does not properly handle a MIME header with a blank charset specified, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a charset="" command, aka the "Malformed MIME Header" vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microsoft Exchange Server=5.5

Event History

Dec 11, 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-2000-1006?

CVE-2000-1006 has a severity rating that classifies it as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2000-1006?

To fix CVE-2000-1006, it is recommended to apply the appropriate security updates released by Microsoft for Exchange Server 5.5.

3

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2000-1006?

CVE-2000-1006 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by exploiting malformed MIME headers.

4

Which version of Microsoft Exchange Server is affected by CVE-2000-1006?

CVE-2000-1006 specifically affects Microsoft Exchange Server version 5.5.

5

Is CVE-2000-1006 still a risk today?

While CVE-2000-1006 is an older vulnerability, systems still running Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 could be at risk if left unpatched.

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