What is the severity of CVE-2001-0357?

CVE-2001-0357 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for abuse in sending anonymous spam emails.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0357?

To fix CVE-2001-0357, you should upgrade FormMail to version 1.7 or later, which includes patches for this vulnerability.

What are the implications of CVE-2001-0357?

The implications of CVE-2001-0357 include potential unauthorized use of the FormMail script to send spam, leading to reputation damage and possible blacklisting.

What versions of FormMail are affected by CVE-2001-0357?

CVE-2001-0357 affects FormMail versions 1.6 and earlier.

Can I apply a workaround for CVE-2001-0357 instead of upgrading?

While upgrading is the recommended solution for CVE-2001-0357, a possible workaround could be to restrict access to the FormMail script through server configuration changes.

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CVE-2001-0357

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

27/7/2001

8/8/2024

CVE-2001-0357

First published: Fri Jul 27 2001(Updated: )

FormMail.pl in FormMail 1.6 and earlier allows a remote attacker to send anonymous email (spam) by modifying the recipient and message parameters.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Matt Wright FormMail	<=1.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0357?
CVE-2001-0357 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for abuse in sending anonymous spam emails.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0357?
To fix CVE-2001-0357, you should upgrade FormMail to version 1.7 or later, which includes patches for this vulnerability.
What are the implications of CVE-2001-0357?
The implications of CVE-2001-0357 include potential unauthorized use of the FormMail script to send spam, leading to reputation damage and possible blacklisting.
What versions of FormMail are affected by CVE-2001-0357?
CVE-2001-0357 affects FormMail versions 1.6 and earlier.
Can I apply a workaround for CVE-2001-0357 instead of upgrading?
While upgrading is the recommended solution for CVE-2001-0357, a possible workaround could be to restrict access to the FormMail script through server configuration changes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0357?
CVE-2001-0357 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for abuse in sending anonymous spam emails.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0357?
To fix CVE-2001-0357, you should upgrade FormMail to version 1.7 or later, which includes patches for this vulnerability.
What are the implications of CVE-2001-0357?
The implications of CVE-2001-0357 include potential unauthorized use of the FormMail script to send spam, leading to reputation damage and possible blacklisting.
What versions of FormMail are affected by CVE-2001-0357?
CVE-2001-0357 affects FormMail versions 1.6 and earlier.
Can I apply a workaround for CVE-2001-0357 instead of upgrading?
While upgrading is the recommended solution for CVE-2001-0357, a possible workaround could be to restrict access to the FormMail script through server configuration changes.