CVE-2000-1006

Public Exploit

Description

Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 does not properly handle a MIME header with a blank charset specified, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a charset="" command, aka the "Malformed MIME Header" vulnerability.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 9.99% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-082	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1869	patch vdb entry exploit vendor advisory third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5448	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-1006?: CVE-2000-1006 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2000-1006?: To fix CVE-2000-1006, 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-2000-1006 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2000-1006 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~10% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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