CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-0280

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in MERCUR SMTP server 3.30 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long EXPN command.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can remotely take control of the server, leading to serious security threats to the system and data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the MERCUR server to the latest version to eliminate this vulnerability and to monitor logs for potential attack attempts.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in MERCUR SMTP server 3.30 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long EXPN command.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS