Microsoft Commercial Internet System 2.0/2.5 IMAP Server denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Commercial Internet System 2.0/2.5. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component IMAP Server. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2000-0053. No exploit is available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Commercial Internet System 2.0/2.5. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component IMAP Server. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Microsoft Commercial Internet System (MCIS) IMAP server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a malformed IMAP request.

The weakness was published 01/04/2000 with Microsoft as MS00-001 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). The advisory is shared at microsoft.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2000-0053. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Applying the patch MS00-001 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at microsoft.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (3808), SecurityFocus (BID 912†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-4032†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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

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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: MS00-001

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS00-001
Organization: Microsoft
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0053 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0053
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15225
X-Force: 3808
SecurityFocus: 912 - Microsoft CIS IMAP Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 4032 - [MS00-001] DoS in Microsoft Commercial Internet System IMAP Server via Malformed IMAP Requests, High

Entryinfo

Created: 06/23/2014 15:23
Updated: 04/20/2026 17:52
Changes: 06/23/2014 15:23 (43), 05/20/2019 16:28 (19), 04/20/2026 17:52 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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