2.1
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2000-1197

First published: Fri Aug 31 2001(Updated: )

POP2 or POP3 server (pop3d) in imap-uw IMAP package on FreeBSD and other operating systems creates lock files with predictable names, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (lack of mail access) for other users by creating lock files for other mail boxes.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
University of Washington c-client=4.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2000-1197?

    CVE-2000-1197 is considered a denial-of-service vulnerability that can affect mail access for users.

  • How do I fix CVE-2000-1197?

    To fix CVE-2000-1197, ensure that your POP2 and POP3 servers do not create predictable lock file names and update the imap-uw IMAP package to a secure version.

  • What systems are impacted by CVE-2000-1197?

    CVE-2000-1197 affects the imap-uw IMAP package on FreeBSD and potentially other operating systems.

  • Can CVE-2000-1197 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2000-1197 is a local denial-of-service vulnerability, meaning that it cannot be exploited remotely.

  • Who is vulnerable to CVE-2000-1197?

    Local users on systems running the imap-uw IMAP package with version 4.5 are vulnerable to CVE-2000-1197.

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