CVE-2002-0055: Medium severity Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerability

Published Mar 8, 2002
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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.

Affected Software

7 affected components
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

Event History

Mar 8, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jun 25, 2002
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-2002-0055?

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

2

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.

3

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).

4

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.

5

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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