CVE-2000-0971

Name: CVE-2000-0971
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2000-12-19T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.58%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2000-0971 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Avirt Mail 4.0 and 4.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via a long "RCPT TO" or "MAIL FROM" command.. EPSS estimates a 5.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Avirt Mail 4.0 and 4.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via a long "RCPT TO" or "MAIL FROM" command.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.58%

91.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Avirt	Avirt Mail Server	4.0
Avirt	Avirt Mail Server	4.2

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0971?

Avirt Mail 4.0 and 4.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via a long "RCPT TO" or "MAIL FROM" command.

How severe is CVE-2000-0971?

Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0971 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0971?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2000-0971?

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Source: NVD / NIST