7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2002-0637

First published: Thu Jul 04 2002(Updated: )

InterScan VirusWall 3.52 build 1462 allows remote attackers to bypass virus protection via e-mail messages with headers that violate RFC specifications by having (or missing) space characters in unexpected places (aka "space gap"), such as (1) Content-Type :", (2) "Content-Transfer-Encoding :", (3) no space before a boundary declaration, or (4) "boundary= ", which is processed by Outlook Express.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Trend Micro InterScan VirusWall Scan Engine=3.52

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-0637?

    CVE-2002-0637 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability, allowing remote attackers to bypass virus protection.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-0637?

    To fix CVE-2002-0637, upgrade to a newer version of Trend Micro InterScan VirusWall that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What specific email headers are affected by CVE-2002-0637?

    CVE-2002-0637 affects email headers including Content-Type and Content-Transfer-Encoding, where space characters can be improperly placed.

  • Can CVE-2002-0637 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2002-0637 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to send malicious emails that bypass virus scanning.

  • Which version of InterScan VirusWall is impacted by CVE-2002-0637?

    CVE-2002-0637 specifically impacts InterScan VirusWall version 3.52.

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