How severe is CVE-2000-1197?

CVE-2000-1197 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2000-1197 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-1197?

CVE-2000-1197 affects University Of Washington Imap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1197?

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

When was CVE-2000-1197 published?

CVE-2000-1197 was published on 2001-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-1197

CVE-2000-1197 is a low-severity vulnerability in University Of Washington Imap with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: University Of Washington Imap
Published: 2001-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

POP2 or POP3 server (pop3d) in imap-uw IMAP package on FreeBSD and other operating systems creates lock files with predictable names, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (lack of mail access) for other users by creating lock files for other mail boxes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-1197?: POP2 or POP3 server (pop3d) in imap-uw IMAP package on FreeBSD and other operating systems creates lock files with predictable names, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (lack of mail access) for other users by creating lock files for other mail boxes.
How severe is CVE-2000-1197?: CVE-2000-1197 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2000-1197 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-1197?: CVE-2000-1197 affects University Of Washington Imap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1197?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-1197 published?: CVE-2000-1197 was published on 2001-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:university_of_washington:imap:4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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