CVE-2001-0990

Description

Inter7 vpopmail 4.10.35 and earlier, when using the MySQL module, compiles authentication information in cleartext into the libvpopmail.a library, which allows local users to obtain the MySQL username and password by inspecting the vpopmail programs that use the library.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.inter7.com/vpopmail/ChangeLog
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7076	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/212036	patch vendor advisory mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3284	vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0990?: CVE-2001-0990 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-0990?: To fix CVE-2001-0990, 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-2001-0990 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2001-0990 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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