CVE-2000-0196

Name: CVE-2000-0196
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2000-02-28T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.01%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2000-0196 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in mhshow in the Linux nmh package allows remote attackers to execute commands via malformed MIME headers in an email message.. EPSS estimates a 3.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in mhshow in the Linux nmh package allows remote attackers to execute commands via malformed MIME headers in an email message.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.01%

85.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nmh	Nmh	1.0.2
Redhat	Linux	5.2
Redhat	Linux	6.0
Redhat	Linux	6.1
Turbolinux	Turbolinux	3.5b2
Turbolinux	Turbolinux	4.2
Turbolinux	Turbolinux	4.4
Turbolinux	Turbolinux	6.0.2

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 28, 2000
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0196?

Buffer overflow in mhshow in the Linux nmh package allows remote attackers to execute commands via malformed MIME headers in an email message.

How severe is CVE-2000-0196?

Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0196 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0196?

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Source: NVD / NIST