CVE-2000-1006

N/A Unknown
Published: December 11, 2000 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 does not properly handle a MIME header with a blank charset specified, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a charset="" command, aka the "Malformed MIME Header" vulnerability.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1869
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Patch Third Party Advisory VDB Entry Vendor Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-082
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5448
Source: cve@mitre.org
VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1869
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Patch Third Party Advisory VDB Entry Vendor Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-082
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5448
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
VDB Entry

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
10.0%
93th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

microsoft