Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Dec 11, 2000· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2000-1006
CVE-2000-1006
Description
Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 does not properly handle a MIME header with a blank charset specified, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a charset="" command, aka the "Malformed MIME Header" vulnerability.
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Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:5.5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:5.5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: =5.5
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References
3- docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-082nvdPatchVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/1869nvdExploitPatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB EntryVendor Advisory
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5448nvdVDB Entry
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