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CVE-2001-0714

UnknownEPSS 0.29%

Last modified

CVE-2001-0714 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Sendmail before 8.12.1, without the RestrictQueueRun option enabled, allows local users to cause a denial of service (data loss) by (1) setting a high initial message hop count option (-h), which causes Sendmail to drop queue entries, (2) via the -qR option, or (3) via the -qS option.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sendmail before 8.12.1, without the RestrictQueueRun option enabled, allows local users to cause a denial of service (data loss) by (1) setting a high initial message hop count option (-h), which causes Sendmail to drop queue entries, (2) via the -qR option, or (3) via the -qS option.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.29%

20.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SendmailSendmail<= 8.12.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0714?
Sendmail before 8.12.1, without the RestrictQueueRun option enabled, allows local users to cause a denial of service (data loss) by (1) setting a high initial message hop count option (-h), which causes Sendmail to drop queue entries, (2) via the -qR option, or (3) via the -qS option.
How severe is CVE-2001-0714?
Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0714 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0714?
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