CVE-2000-0545

N/A Unknown
Published: August 08, 2000 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

Buffer overflow in mailx mail command (aka Mail) on Linux systems allows local users to gain privileges via a long -c (carbon copy) parameter.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-05/0435.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2000/20000605
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1305
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.2%
42th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

sgi