CVE-2000-0545
Buffer overflow in mailx mail command (aka Mail) on Linux systems allows local users to gain...
CVE-2000-0545 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 4.6) in Sgi Mailx, published July 12, 2000. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.88%, the 59th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 4.6 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 0.88%EPSS, 59th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known2 public exploits
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Buffer overflow in mailx mail command (aka Mail) on Linux systems allows local users to gain privileges via a long -c (carbon copy) parameter.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | mailx 8.1.1-10 (BSD/Slackware) - Local Buffer Overflow (2) | 1999-07-03 |
| Exploit-DB | BSD 'mailx' 8.1.1-10 - Local Buffer Overflow (1) | 2000-06-02 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Buffer overflow in mailx mail command (aka Mail) on Linux systems allows local users to gain privileges via a long -c (carbon copy) parameter.
- Record
CVE-2000-0545- CVSS 2.0
- 4.6 Medium
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Buffer overflow in mailx mail command (aka Mail) on Linux systems allows local users to gain privileges via a long -c (carbon copy) parameter.
- Record
CVE-2000-0545- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2000-0542No score
Buffer overflow in mailx mail command (aka Mail) on Linux systems allows local users to gain privileges via a long -c (carbon copy) parameter.
- Record
EUVD-2000-0542- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-6j7v-q8xr-8rhxNo score
Buffer overflow in mailx mail command (aka Mail) on Linux systems allows local users to gain...
Buffer overflow in mailx mail command (aka Mail) on Linux systems allows local users to gain privileges via a long -c (carbon copy) parameter.
- Record
GHSA-6j7v-q8xr-8rhx- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| exploits, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.