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Advisory Published
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CVE-2000-1138

First published: Tue Jan 09 2001(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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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