How severe is CVE-2000-0909?

CVE-2000-0909 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-0909 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0909?

CVE-2000-0909 primarily affects University Of Washington Pine. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0909?

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

When was CVE-2000-0909 published?

CVE-2000-0909 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0909

CVE-2000-0909 is a high-severity vulnerability in University Of Washington Pine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: University Of Washington Pine
Published: 2000-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the automatic mail checking component of Pine 4.21 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long From: header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0909?: Buffer overflow in the automatic mail checking component of Pine 4.21 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long From: header.
How severe is CVE-2000-0909?: CVE-2000-0909 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-0909 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0909?: CVE-2000-0909 primarily affects University Of Washington Pine. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0909?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2000-0909 published?: CVE-2000-0909 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:university_of_washington:pine:4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:university_of_washington:pine:4.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:university_of_washington:pine:4.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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