CVE-2000-0543

Published Jun 14, 2000 pgp

Overview

CVE-2000-0543 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting pgp certificate_server. It was published on June 14, 2000.

Technical Description

The command port for PGP Certificate Server 2.5.0 and 2.5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service if their hostname does not have a reverse DNS entry and they connect to port 4000.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from pgp. Update certificate_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status

References

Ref archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0107.html Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/1343 Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4695 Ref archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0107.html Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/1343 Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4695

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0543?

CVE-2000-0543 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting pgp certificate_server. It was published on June 14, 2000.

How severe is CVE-2000-0543?

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