CWE
669
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2002-0055

First published: Fri Mar 08 2002(Updated: )

SMTP service in Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, and Exchange 2000 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a command with a malformed data transfer (BDAT) request.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Exchange Server=2000-sp1
Microsoft Exchange Server=2000-sp2
Microsoft Exchange Server=2000
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-0055?

    CVE-2002-0055 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, which can disrupt the availability of affected services.

  • How does CVE-2002-0055 affect the SMTP service?

    CVE-2002-0055 allows remote attackers to exploit a malformed BDAT request, potentially causing the SMTP service to crash or become unresponsive.

  • What versions of Microsoft software are impacted by CVE-2002-0055?

    CVE-2002-0055 affects Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, and Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 (both SP1 and SP2).

  • How can I mitigate CVE-2002-0055?

    To mitigate CVE-2002-0055, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches and updates provided by Microsoft.

  • What should I do if my system is compromised by CVE-2002-0055?

    If compromised by CVE-2002-0055, disconnect the affected system from the network and assess the situation while implementing necessary security measures.

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