Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Dec 11, 2000· Updated Apr 16, 2026

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.

Affected products

Microsoft/Exchange Server
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:5.5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

Patches

No patches discovered yet.

Vulnerability mechanics

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References

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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