CVE-2000-0545: Buffer overflow in mailx mail command (aka Mail) on Linux systems allows local users to gain privileges via a long -c (carbon copy) parameter

Unscored severity · published Aug 8, 2000

CVE-2000-0545

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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CVSS

0.9%

EPSS

On KEV

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.

Exploitation

Is it being used?

Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.9% · higher than 59% of CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet

CISA KEVNot listed

Ransomware campaign useNot known

Affected products

Which versions

3; 4; 5; 6.0.1; 6.1; 6.2; +3 more · source: NVD

Affected product

Mailx

Sgi

References