CVE-2000-0583

CVE-2000-0583 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw 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

Description

vchkpw program in vpopmail before version 4.8 does not properly cleanse an untrusted format string used in a call to syslog, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a USER or PASS command that contains arbitrary formatting directives.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0583?
vchkpw program in vpopmail before version 4.8 does not properly cleanse an untrusted format string used in a call to syslog, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a USER or PASS command that contains arbitrary formatting directives.
How severe is CVE-2000-0583?
CVE-2000-0583 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0583 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0583?
CVE-2000-0583 primarily affects Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0583?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0583 published?
CVE-2000-0583 was published on 2000-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)