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10.0

All-Mail 1.1 lets remote attackers run commands

CVE-2000-0985 · published 25 years ago
Summary

All-Mail version 1.1 can overflow its memory when it receives an overly long MAIL FROM or RCPT TO address, letting a remote attacker execute any command on the server. This could let an outsider take control of the email system. Apply the vendor's security update or patch immediately and restrict external access to the mail service until it is fixed.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
nevis_systems all-mail 1.1
cpe:2.3:a:nevis_systems:all-mail:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Buffer overflow in All-Mail 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long "MAIL FROM" or "RCPT TO" command.
Buffer overflow in All-Mail 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long "MAIL FROM" or "RCPT TO" command.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
10.0 Critical
Exploitation
5% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published19 Dec 2000
Updated22 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2000-0985 · NVD
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