CVE-2000-1006

Published: Dec 11, 2000Modified: Apr 16, 2026

5.0

Vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Exploitability: 10.0 / Impact: 2.9

Source: NVD

Description

Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 does not properly handle a MIME header with a blank charset specified, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a charset="" command, aka the "Malformed MIME Header" vulnerability.

Affected (1)

Products: Microsoft: Exchange Server

Microsoft

1 product

Exchange Server

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Microsoft Exchange Server	Version 5.5

References (6)

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1869

Source: cve@mitre.org

ExploitPatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB EntryVendor Advisory

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-082

Source: cve@mitre.org

PatchVendor Advisory

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5448

Source: cve@mitre.org

VDB Entry

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1869

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

ExploitPatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB EntryVendor Advisory

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-082

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

PatchVendor Advisory

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5448

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

VDB Entry

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