CVE-2000-0342

HIGHNVD 7.5Weaponized

7.5

Eudora 4.x allows remote attackers to bypass the user warning for executable attachments such as .exe, .com, and .bat by using a .lnk file that refers to the attachment, aka "Stealth Attachment."

CVSS v3: 7.5
EG Score: —
EPSS: 85.2%
KEV: Not listed

Published

April 28, 2000

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-1773077.html?tag=st.ne.fd.lthd.1005-200-1773077
cve@mitrehttp://www.peacefire.org/security/stealthattach/explanation.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1157
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-1773077.html?tag=st.ne.fd.lthd.1005-200-1773077
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.peacefire.org/security/stealthattach/explanation.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1157

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Publicly available exploits

(4 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (4 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-23398✓ verified
First seen Nov 25, 2003
Qualcomm Eudora 6.0.1/6.1.1 - Attachment LaunchProtect Warning Bypass (1)
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Exploit-DBEDB-23399✓ verified
First seen Nov 25, 2003
Qualcomm Eudora 6.0.1/6.1.1 - Attachment LaunchProtect Warning Bypass (2)
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Exploit-DBEDB-22627✓ verified
First seen May 22, 2003
Qualcomm Eudora 5.2.1/6.0 - File Attachment Spoofing Variant
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Exploit-DBEDB-19885✓ verified
First seen Apr 28, 2000
Qualcomm Eudora 4.2/4.3 - Warning Message Circumvention
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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2000-0342?

CVE-2000-0342 is a high vulnerability published on April 28, 2000. Eudora 4.x allows remote attackers to bypass the user warning for executable attachments such as .exe, .com, and .bat by using a .lnk file that refers to the attachment, aka "Stealth Attachment."

When was CVE-2000-0342 disclosed?

CVE-2000-0342 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on April 28, 2000, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2000-0342 actively exploited?

CVE-2000-0342 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 85.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2000-0342?

CVE-2000-0342 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2000-0342?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2000-0342, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2000-0342

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