CVE-2000-0583

Description

vchkpw program in vpopmail before version 4.8 does not properly cleanse an untrusted format string used in a call to syslog, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a USER or PASS command that contains arbitrary formatting directives.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.74% Top 30%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.vpopmail.cx/vpopmail-ChangeLog	url repurposed
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1418	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=395BD2A8.5D3396A7%40secureaustin.com	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0583?: CVE-2000-0583 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2000-0583?: To fix CVE-2000-0583, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2000-0583 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2000-0583 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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