How severe is CVE-2000-0736?

CVE-2000-0736 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-0736 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0736?

CVE-2000-0736 affects Rimarts Inc. Becky Internet Mail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0736?

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

When was CVE-2000-0736 published?

CVE-2000-0736 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0736

CVE-2000-0736 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rimarts Inc. Becky Internet Mail 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: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Rimarts Inc. Becky Internet Mail
Published: 2000-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Becky! Internet Mail client 1.26.04 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long Content-type: MIME header when the user forwards a message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0736?: Buffer overflow in Becky! Internet Mail client 1.26.04 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long Content-type: MIME header when the user forwards a message.
How severe is CVE-2000-0736?: CVE-2000-0736 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-0736 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0736?: CVE-2000-0736 affects Rimarts Inc. Becky Internet Mail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0736?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0736 published?: CVE-2000-0736 was published on 2000-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rimarts_inc.:becky_internet_mail:1.26.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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