CVE-2000-0016
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk93th percentile - higher than 93% of all known CVEs
Summary
Buffer overflow in Internet Anywhere POP3 Mail Server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute commands via a long username.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to disrupt the mail server's operation, potentially leading to service unavailability for users.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the mail server to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability and to monitor logs for potential attack attempts.
Other vulnerabilities in Internet Anywhere POP3 Mail Server
See all- CVE-2000-0140Medium
Internet Anywhere POP3 Mail Server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large number of connections.
- CVE-2000-0139Low
Internet Anywhere POP3 Mail Server allows local users to cause a denial of service via a malformed RETR command.
- CVE-1999-1500Medium
The Internet Anywhere POP3 Mail Server version 2.3.1 is vulnerable to a denial of service attack that can cause the server to crash. Attackers can exploit LIST, TOP, or UIDL commands using letters as arguments to trigger this issue.
Original NVD description (English source)
Buffer overflow in Internet Anywhere POP3 Mail Server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute commands via a long username.