What is the severity of CVE-2002-0368?

CVE-2002-0368 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability that can cause significant CPU exhaustion.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0368?

To fix CVE-2002-0368, apply the necessary security updates provided by Microsoft for Exchange Server 2000.

What versions of Microsoft Exchange Server are affected by CVE-2002-0368?

CVE-2002-0368 affects Microsoft Exchange Server 2000, specifically versions SP1 and SP2.

What can attackers do using CVE-2002-0368?

Attackers can send a specially crafted mail message to exploit CVE-2002-0368, leading to denial-of-service by consuming CPU resources.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2002-0368 if I can't apply the patch?

While the primary mitigation is to apply the patch, temporary measures include filtering incoming emails for malformed RFC message attributes.

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CVE-2002-0368

medium

CWE

400

18/6/2002

2/4/2003

8/8/2024

CVE-2002-0368

First published: Tue Jun 18 2002(Updated: )

The Store Service in Microsoft Exchange 2000 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a mail message with a malformed RFC message attribute, aka "Malformed Mail Attribute can Cause Exchange 2000 to Exhaust CPU Resources."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Exchange Server	=2000-sp1
Microsoft Exchange Server	=2000-sp2
Microsoft Exchange Server	=2000

Remedy

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0368?
CVE-2002-0368 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability that can cause significant CPU exhaustion.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0368?
To fix CVE-2002-0368, apply the necessary security updates provided by Microsoft for Exchange Server 2000.
What versions of Microsoft Exchange Server are affected by CVE-2002-0368?
CVE-2002-0368 affects Microsoft Exchange Server 2000, specifically versions SP1 and SP2.
What can attackers do using CVE-2002-0368?
Attackers can send a specially crafted mail message to exploit CVE-2002-0368, leading to denial-of-service by consuming CPU resources.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2002-0368 if I can't apply the patch?
While the primary mitigation is to apply the patch, temporary measures include filtering incoming emails for malformed RFC message attributes.

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