CVE-2002-0440: High severity Trend Micro InterScan VirusWall vulnerability

Published 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.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Trend Micro InterScan VirusWall=3.51

Trend Micro InterScan VirusWall=3.6

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4265

Event History

Jun 11, 2002

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Description

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.