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CVE-2000-1198

MEDIUM · CVSS 5.5 EPSS 0.35%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2001-08-31 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2000-1198
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.5
EPSS
0.35%

Original NVD Description

qpopper POP server creates lock files with predictable names, which allows local users to cause a denial of service for other users (lack of mail access) by creating lock files for other mail boxes.