How severe is CVE-2000-1046?

CVE-2000-1046 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2000-1046 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-1046?

CVE-2000-1046 primarily affects Lotus Domino. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1046?

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-2000-1046 published?

CVE-2000-1046 was published on 2000-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-1046

CVE-2000-1046 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Lotus Domino 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: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Lotus Domino
Published: 2000-12-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in the ESMTP service of Lotus Domino 5.0.2c and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via long (1) "RCPT TO," (2) "SAML FROM," or (3) "SOML FROM" commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-1046?: Multiple buffer overflows in the ESMTP service of Lotus Domino 5.0.2c and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via long (1) "RCPT TO," (2) "SAML FROM," or (3) "SOML FROM" commands.
How severe is CVE-2000-1046?: CVE-2000-1046 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2000-1046 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-1046?: CVE-2000-1046 primarily affects Lotus Domino. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1046?: 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-2000-1046 published?: CVE-2000-1046 was published on 2000-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-09/0093.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:lotus:domino:5.0.2a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lotus:domino:5.0.2c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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