CVE-2000-1006
CVE-2000-1006 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Exchange Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 does not properly handle a MIME header with a blank charset specified, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a charset="" command, aka the "Malformed MIME Header" vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2000-1006?
- Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 does not properly handle a MIME header with a blank charset specified, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a charset="" command, aka the "Malformed MIME Header" vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2000-1006?
- CVE-2000-1006 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2000-1006 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2000-1006?
- CVE-2000-1006 affects Microsoft Exchange Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2000-1006?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2000-1006 published?
- CVE-2000-1006 was published on 2000-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1869
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-082
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5448
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:5.5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
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