How severe is CVE-2000-0016?

CVE-2000-0016 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0016 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0016?

CVE-2000-0016 primarily affects True North Internet Anywhere Mail Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0016?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2000-0016 published?

CVE-2000-0016 was published on 1999-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0016

CVE-2000-0016 is a medium-severity vulnerability in True North Internet Anywhere Mail Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: True North Internet Anywhere Mail Server
Published: 1999-10-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Internet Anywhere POP3 Mail Server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute commands via a long username.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0016?: Buffer overflow in Internet Anywhere POP3 Mail Server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute commands via a long username.
How severe is CVE-2000-0016?: CVE-2000-0016 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0016 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0016?: CVE-2000-0016 primarily affects True North Internet Anywhere Mail Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0016?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0016 published?: CVE-2000-0016 was published on 1999-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/730

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:true_north:internet_anywhere_mail_server:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:true_north:internet_anywhere_mail_server:2.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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