CVE Catalog
CVE-2000-0075
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
High risk2.49%
83th percentile - higher than 83% of all known CVEs
Summary
Super Mail Transfer Package (SMTP), later known as MsgCore, has a memory leak that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by repeatedly sending HELO, MAIL FROM, RCPT TO, and DATA commands in the same session.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to disrupt service, leading to downtime and loss of availability for users.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the software to the latest version to fix the memory leak and to monitor logs for suspicious activities.
Original NVD description (English source)
Super Mail Transfer Package (SMTP), later called MsgCore, has a memory leak which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by repeating multiple HELO, MAIL FROM, RCPT TO, and DATA commands in the same session.