KDE KMail up to 1.0.29.1 Attachment Filename denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in KDE KMail up to 1.0.29.1. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Attachment Filename Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2000-0481. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in KDE KMail up to 1.0.29.1 (Mail Client Software). This issue affects some unknown functionality of the component Attachment Filename Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in KDE Kmail allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via an attachment with a long file name.

The weakness was released 06/01/1999 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2000-0481. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (4993) and SecurityFocus (BID 1380†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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04/19/2026 +4321 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kde.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0481 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0481
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14681
X-Force: 4993 - KDE KMail long attachment file name denial of service
SecurityFocus: 1380 - KDE KMail Long Attachment Filename Denial of Service Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 06/21/2014 00:47
Updated: 04/19/2026 04:34
Changes: 06/21/2014 00:47 (39), 04/04/2019 15:17 (16), 04/19/2026 04:34 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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