Predictable Lock File Names in imap-uw IMAP Package on FreeBSD and Other Operating Systems

CVE-2000-1197 · LOW Severity

AV:L/AC:L/AU:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

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.

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