LOW
CVE-2000-1197
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: August 31, 2001· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
2.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
POP2 or POP3 server (pop3d) in imap-uw IMAP package on FreeBSD and other operating systems creates lock files with predictable names, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (lack of mail access) for other users by creating lock files for other mail boxes.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2000-1197 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
university_of_washington1 product(s)
imap
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2000-1197
CVSS Score2.1 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 31, 2001
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2000-1197 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.