CVE-2000-0960

Name: CVE-2000-0960
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2000-12-19T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.70%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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

EPSS Probability

1.70%

74.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netscape	Messaging Server	4.15

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=97138100426121&w=2
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1787Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5364
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=97138100426121&w=2
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1787Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5364

Timeline

Published: Dec 19, 2000
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0960?

How severe is CVE-2000-0960?

Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0960 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0960?

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