CVE-2001-0990

Name: CVE-2001-0990
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-09-04T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-0990 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Inter7 vpopmail 4.10.35 and earlier, when using the MySQL module, compiles authentication information in cleartext into the libvpopmail.a library, which allows local users to obtain the MySQL username and password by inspecting the vpopmail programs that use the library.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Inter7 vpopmail 4.10.35 and earlier, when using the MySQL module, compiles authentication information in cleartext into the libvpopmail.a library, which allows local users to obtain the MySQL username and password by inspecting the vpopmail programs that use the library.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.35%

26.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Inter7	Vpopmail	3.4.1
Inter7	Vpopmail	3.4.2
Inter7	Vpopmail	3.4.3
Inter7	Vpopmail	3.4.4
Inter7	Vpopmail	3.4.5
Inter7	Vpopmail	3.4.6
Inter7	Vpopmail	3.4.7
Inter7	Vpopmail	3.4.8
Inter7	Vpopmail	3.4.9
Inter7	Vpopmail	3.4.10
Inter7	Vpopmail	3.4.11
Inter7	Vpopmail	3.4.11e
Inter7	Vpopmail	4.5
Inter7	Vpopmail	4.6
Inter7	Vpopmail	4.7
Inter7	Vpopmail	4.8
Inter7	Vpopmail	4.9
Inter7	Vpopmail	4.9.10

References

http://www.inter7.com/vpopmail/ChangeLog
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/212036Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3284Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7076
http://www.inter7.com/vpopmail/ChangeLog
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/212036Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3284Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7076

Timeline

Published: Sep 4, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0990?

How severe is CVE-2001-0990?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0990 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0990?

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Source: NVD / NIST