How severe is CVE-2000-0490?

CVE-2000-0490 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2000-0490 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0490?

CVE-2000-0490 primarily affects Netwin Dmail. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0490?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2000-0490 published?

CVE-2000-0490 was published on 2000-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0490

CVE-2000-0490 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Netwin Dmail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netwin Dmail
Published: 2000-06-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the NetWin DSMTP 2.7q in the NetWin dmail package allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long ETRN request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0490?: Buffer overflow in the NetWin DSMTP 2.7q in the NetWin dmail package allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long ETRN request.
How severe is CVE-2000-0490?: CVE-2000-0490 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2000-0490 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0490?: CVE-2000-0490 primarily affects Netwin Dmail. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0490?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2000-0490 published?: CVE-2000-0490 was published on 2000-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:netwin:dmail:2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netwin:dmail:2.7q:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netwin:dmail:2.8e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netwin:dmail:2.8f:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netwin:dmail:2.8g:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netwin:dmail:2.8h:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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