How severe is CVE-2000-0841?

CVE-2000-0841 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2000-0841 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0841?

CVE-2000-0841 affects Davide Libenzi Xmail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0841?

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-2000-0841 published?

CVE-2000-0841 was published on 2000-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0841

CVE-2000-0841 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Davide Libenzi Xmail 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: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Davide Libenzi Xmail
Published: 2000-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in XMail POP3 server before version 0.59 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long APOP command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0841?: Buffer overflow in XMail POP3 server before version 0.59 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long APOP command.
How severe is CVE-2000-0841?: CVE-2000-0841 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2000-0841 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0841?: CVE-2000-0841 affects Davide Libenzi Xmail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0841?: 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-2000-0841 published?: CVE-2000-0841 was published on 2000-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:davide_libenzi:xmail:0.58:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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