CVE-2000-1138: High severity IBM Lotus Notes vulnerability

Published Dec 19, 2000
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Updated

Lotus Notes R5 client R5.0.5 and earlier does not properly warn users when an S/MIME email message has been modified, which could allow an attacker to modify the email in transit without being detected.

Affected Software

6 affected components
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0.1
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0.4
IBM Lotus Notes<=5.0.5
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0.3
IBM Lotus Notes=5.0.2

Event History

Dec 19, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2000-1138?

CVE-2000-1138 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized email modification.

2

How do I fix CVE-2000-1138?

To fix CVE-2000-1138, upgrade to a version of Lotus Notes later than 5.0.5 that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What does CVE-2000-1138 affect?

CVE-2000-1138 affects Lotus Notes R5 clients including versions 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.0.3, 5.0.4, and 5.0.5.

4

What is the primary issue with CVE-2000-1138?

The primary issue with CVE-2000-1138 is that the affected versions do not properly warn users about modifications to S/MIME email messages.

5

Can CVE-2000-1138 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2000-1138 can potentially be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to modify email messages in transit without being detected.

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