7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2002-0440

First published: Tue Jun 11 2002(Updated: )

Trend Micro InterScan VirusWall HTTP proxy 3.6 with the "Skip scanning if Content-length equals 0" option enabled allows malicious web servers to bypass content scanning via a Content-length header set to 0, which is often ignored by HTTP clients.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Trend Micro InterScan VirusWall Scan Engine=3.51
Trend Micro InterScan VirusWall Scan Engine=3.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-0440?

    CVE-2002-0440 is considered a medium vulnerability due to its potential for content scanning bypass.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-0440?

    To mitigate CVE-2002-0440, disable the 'Skip scanning if Content-length equals 0' option in Trend Micro InterScan VirusWall.

  • What versions of Trend Micro InterScan VirusWall are affected by CVE-2002-0440?

    CVE-2002-0440 affects versions 3.6 and 3.51 of Trend Micro InterScan VirusWall.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2002-0440?

    CVE-2002-0440 allows attackers to bypass content scanning, potentially exposing users to malicious web content.

  • Are there any workarounds for CVE-2002-0440?

    A workaround for CVE-2002-0440 is to implement additional security measures, such as a firewall or alternative scanning solutions.

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