CVE-2001-0742: Buffer overflow in Computalynx CMail POP3 mail server 2.4.9 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2001-0742 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting cmail. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in Computalynx CMail POP3 mail server 2.4.9 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via a long HELO command.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-10-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: computalynx

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-10-18 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

computalynx cmail DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.4.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.4.9

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cmail || rpm -q cmail || cmail --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.4.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cmail sudo apt install cmail=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.4.9> sudo apt-mark hold cmail

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

dnf --showduplicates list cmail sudo dnf downgrade cmail-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.4.9> sudo dnf versionlock add cmail

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-2001-0742?

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

Is CVE-2001-0742 being exploited?

CVE-2001-0742 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-2001-0742 affect?

CVE-2001-0742 affects cmail. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in Computalynx CMail POP3 mail server 2.4.9 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via a long HELO command.

How urgent is CVE-2001-0742?

Priority 44/100. High severity

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