CVE-2000-1197

Description

POP2 or POP3 server (pop3d) in imap-uw IMAP package on FreeBSD and other operating systems creates lock files with predictable names, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (lack of mail access) for other users by creating lock files for other mail boxes.

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.08%

Vendor Advisory FreeBSD.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-00:15.imap-uw.asc	vendor advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=95624629924545&w=2	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1132	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-1197?: CVE-2000-1197 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2000-1197?: To fix CVE-2000-1197, 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-2000-1197 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2000-1197 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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