VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2000-1197
CVSS score2.1 LOW
EPSS probability0.33%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2001-08-31
Last modified2026-06-16
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.