CVE-2000-0960
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CVE-2000-0960 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The POP3 server in Netscape Messaging Server 4.15p1 generates different error messages for incorrect user names versus incorrect passwords, which allows remote attackers to determine valid users on the system and harvest email addresses for spam abuse.. EPSS estimates a 1.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The POP3 server in Netscape Messaging Server 4.15p1 generates different error messages for incorrect user names versus incorrect passwords, which allows remote attackers to determine valid users on the system and harvest email addresses for spam abuse.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netscape | Messaging Server | 4.15 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1787Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1787Exploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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