CVE-2000-0545

SGI Mailx - Buffer Overflow

Title source: rule
STIX 2.1

Description

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

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Paulo Ribeiro · clocallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19991
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by funkysh · clocallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19992

Scores

EPSS 0.0020
EPSS Percentile 42.1%

Details

Status published
Products (9)
sgi/mailx 3
sgi/mailx 4
sgi/mailx 5
sgi/mailx 6.0.1
sgi/mailx 6.1
sgi/mailx 6.2
sgi/mailx 6.3
sgi/mailx 6.4
sgi/mailx 6.5
Published Aug 08, 2000
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026