CVE-2000-0042

Name: CVE-2000-0042
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 1999-12-29T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.98%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2000-0042 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in CSM mail server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute commands via a long HELO command.. EPSS estimates a 2.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in CSM mail server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute commands via a long HELO command.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.98%

85.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Csm	Mail Server	1999-07b
Csm	Mail Server	1999-07f
Csm	Mail Server	1999-07g
Csm	Mail Server	1999-07h
Csm	Mail Server	1999-07i
Csm	Mail Server	1999-07m
Csm	Mail Server	2000-01a
Csm	Mail Server	2000.8.a

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 29, 1999
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0042?

Buffer overflow in CSM mail server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute commands via a long HELO command.

How severe is CVE-2000-0042?

Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0042 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0042?

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Source: NVD / NIST