CVE-2000-0319

Name: CVE-2000-0319
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2000-04-23T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.84%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2000-0319 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. mail.local in Sendmail 8.10.x does not properly identify the .\n string which identifies the end of message text, which allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service or corrupt mailboxes via a message line that is 2047 characters long and ends in .\n.. EPSS estimates a 1.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

mail.local in Sendmail 8.10.x does not properly identify the .\n string which identifies the end of message text, which allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service or corrupt mailboxes via a message line that is 2047 characters long and ends in .\n.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.84%

76.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Eric Allman	Sendmail	5.58
Eric Allman	Sendmail	5.59
Eric Allman	Sendmail	8.6.x
Eric Allman	Sendmail	8.7.1
Eric Allman	Sendmail	8.7.2
Eric Allman	Sendmail	8.7.3
Eric Allman	Sendmail	8.7.4
Eric Allman	Sendmail	8.7.5
Eric Allman	Sendmail	8.7.6
Eric Allman	Sendmail	8.7.x
Eric Allman	Sendmail	8.8
Eric Allman	Sendmail	8.8.1
Eric Allman	Sendmail	8.8.2
Eric Allman	Sendmail	8.8.3
Eric Allman	Sendmail	8.8.4
Eric Allman	Sendmail	8.8.5
Eric Allman	Sendmail	8.8.x
Eric Allman	Sendmail	8.9.1
Eric Allman	Sendmail	8.9.3

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1146Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=2694.000424%40SECURITY.NNOV.RU
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1146Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=2694.000424%40SECURITY.NNOV.RU

Timeline

Published: Apr 23, 2000
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0319?

How severe is CVE-2000-0319?

Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0319 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0319?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST