CVE-2000-0545

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in mailx mail command (aka Mail) on Linux systems allows local users to gain privileges via a long -c (carbon copy) parameter.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 42.2%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 8, 2000

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-05/0435.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2000/20000605
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1305
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-05/0435.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.debian.org/security/2000/20000605
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1305

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-19991✓ verified
First seen Jun 2, 2000
BSD 'mailx' 8.1.1-10 - Local Buffer Overflow (1)
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Exploit-DBEDB-19992✓ verified
First seen Jul 3, 1999
mailx 8.1.1-10 (BSD/Slackware) - Local Buffer Overflow (2)
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2000-0545?

CVE-2000-0545 is a none vulnerability published on August 8, 2000. Buffer overflow in mailx mail command (aka Mail) on Linux systems allows local users to gain privileges via a long -c (carbon copy) parameter.

When was CVE-2000-0545 disclosed?

CVE-2000-0545 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 8, 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-2000-0545 actively exploited?

CVE-2000-0545 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 42.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2000-0545?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2000-0545, 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-2000-0545

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