CVE-2000-0932: MAILsweeper for SMTP 3.x does not properly handle corrupt CDA documents in a ZIP file and hangs, which allows

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2000-0932 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting mailsweeper for smtp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

MAILsweeper for SMTP 3.x does not properly handle corrupt CDA documents in a ZIP file and hangs, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2000-12-19
Last modified	2026-09-23

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: clearswift

Last updated 2026-09-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2000-12-19 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-23 09:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

clearswift mailsweeper for smtp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.x

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.x

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mailsweeper-for-smtp || rpm -q mailsweeper-for-smtp || mailsweeper-for-smtp --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.x (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mailsweeper-for-smtp sudo apt install mailsweeper-for-smtp=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.x> sudo apt-mark hold mailsweeper-for-smtp

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list mailsweeper-for-smtp sudo dnf downgrade mailsweeper-for-smtp-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.x> sudo dnf versionlock add mailsweeper-for-smtp

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2000-0932?

mailsweeper for smtp: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2000-0932 being exploited?

CVE-2000-0932 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2000-0932 affect?

CVE-2000-0932 affects mailsweeper for smtp. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). MAILsweeper for SMTP 3.x does not properly handle corrupt CDA documents in a ZIP file and hangs, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

How urgent is CVE-2000-0932?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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