HIGH CVSS 10.0
Published: 2000-12-19

CVE-2000-0971

avirt avirt_mail_server Security Advisory (CVE-2000-0971)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2000-0971 impacting avirt avirt_mail_server. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 10.0 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Avirt Mail 4.0 and 4.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via a long "RCPT TO" or "MAIL FROM" command.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product avirt / avirt_mail_server
Affected Versions 4.0
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2000-0971 impacting avirt avirt_mail_server.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2000-0971.yaml
id: cve-2000-0971

info:
  name: avirt avirt_mail_server - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2000-0971 affecting avirt avirt_mail_server.
    Evaluation: Avirt Mail 4.0 and 4.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via a long "RCPT TO" or ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2000-0971
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 10.0
    cve-id: CVE-2000-0971
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2000-0971,avirt,avirt_mail_server,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "avirt_mail_server"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2000-0971.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2000-0971
# Target: avirt avirt_mail_server | CVSS: 10.0 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2000-0971 (avirt avirt_mail_server)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against avirt avirt_mail_server scope (4.0).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2000-0971.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2000-0971
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install avirt_mail_server 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade avirt_mail_server 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update avirt_mail_server

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i avirt_mail_server 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i avirt_mail_server

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2000-0971 in avirt avirt_mail_server?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update avirt avirt_mail_server packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2000-0971?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2000-0971?

CVE-2000-0971 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 10.0 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
10.0
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2000-0971
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor avirt
Product avirt_mail_server
Published 2000-12-19
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C