CVE-2000-0319: mail.local in Sendmail 8.10.x does not properly identify the .\n string which identifies the end of message text, which

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:59.865Z

Summary

mail.local in Sendmail 8.10.x does not properly identify the .\n string which identifies the end of message text, which allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service or corrupt mailboxes via a message line that is 2047 characters long and ends in .\n.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:59.865Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

References