CVE-2002-1876: Low severity Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2002
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Updated

Microsoft Exchange 2000 allows remote authenticated attackers to cause a denial of service via a large number of rapid requests, which consumes all of the licenses that are granted to Exchange by IIS.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Microsoft Exchange Server=2000-sp1
Microsoft Exchange Server=2000-sp2
Microsoft Exchange Server=2000

Event History

Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 28, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1876?

CVE-2002-1876 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, allowing remote authenticated attackers to exhaust all licenses granted to Microsoft Exchange.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-1876?

To mitigate CVE-2002-1876, it is recommended to apply the latest patches and updates for Microsoft Exchange 2000.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2002-1876?

CVE-2002-1876 affects Microsoft Exchange Server 2000, specifically versions SP1 and SP2.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2002-1876 allow?

CVE-2002-1876 allows remote authenticated attackers to perform a denial of service attack through sending numerous rapid requests.

5

What should organizations do about CVE-2002-1876?

Organizations using Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 should evaluate their environment for CVE-2002-1876 and update their software to prevent potential denial of service.

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