CVE-2000-0477: Buffer Overflow
Published Jun 14, 2000
·Updated
Buffer overflow in Norton Antivirus for Exchange (NavExchange) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a .zip file that contains long file names.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Symantec Norton Antivirus=1.5
Symantec Norton Antivirus=2.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jun 14, 2000
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Oct 13, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0477?
CVE-2000-0477 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0477?
To mitigate CVE-2000-0477, you should update Norton Antivirus for Exchange to the latest version that patches this vulnerability.
3
Which versions of Norton Antivirus are affected by CVE-2000-0477?
CVE-2000-0477 affects Norton Antivirus versions 1.5 and 2.0 for Microsoft Exchange.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2000-0477 enable?
CVE-2000-0477 enables remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack through specially crafted .zip files.
5
Is CVE-2000-0477 still a concern today?
While CVE-2000-0477 is an older vulnerability, it remains a concern for any systems still using the affected versions of Norton Antivirus.