What is the vulnerability impact of CVE-2000-1198?

CVE-2000-1198 allows local users to disrupt email access for others by creating lock files with predictable names.

What systems are affected by CVE-2000-1198?

CVE-2000-1198 affects Qualcomm Qpopper versions 2.53 and 3.0.

How can I mitigate the issues caused by CVE-2000-1198?

To mitigate CVE-2000-1198, restrict file system permissions on lock files or upgrade to a version of Qpopper that addresses this vulnerability.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2000-1198 classified as?

CVE-2000-1198 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

Is CVE-2000-1198 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2000-1198 is a local vulnerability, requiring local user access to exploit.

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CVE-2000-1198

medium

5.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 667

31/8/2001

8/2/2024

CVE-2000-1198

First published: Fri Aug 31 2001(Updated: )

qpopper POP server creates lock files with predictable names, which allows local users to cause a denial of service for other users (lack of mail access) by creating lock files for other mail boxes.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Qualcomm Qpopper	=2.53
Qualcomm Qpopper	=3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability impact of CVE-2000-1198?
CVE-2000-1198 allows local users to disrupt email access for others by creating lock files with predictable names.
What systems are affected by CVE-2000-1198?
CVE-2000-1198 affects Qualcomm Qpopper versions 2.53 and 3.0.
How can I mitigate the issues caused by CVE-2000-1198?
To mitigate CVE-2000-1198, restrict file system permissions on lock files or upgrade to a version of Qpopper that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2000-1198 classified as?
CVE-2000-1198 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
Is CVE-2000-1198 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2000-1198 is a local vulnerability, requiring local user access to exploit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability impact of CVE-2000-1198?
CVE-2000-1198 allows local users to disrupt email access for others by creating lock files with predictable names.
What systems are affected by CVE-2000-1198?
CVE-2000-1198 affects Qualcomm Qpopper versions 2.53 and 3.0.
How can I mitigate the issues caused by CVE-2000-1198?
To mitigate CVE-2000-1198, restrict file system permissions on lock files or upgrade to a version of Qpopper that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2000-1198 classified as?
CVE-2000-1198 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
Is CVE-2000-1198 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2000-1198 is a local vulnerability, requiring local user access to exploit.