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CWE
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CVE-2002-1997

First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )

ZoneAlarm Pro 3.0 MailSafe allows remote attackers to bypass filtering and possibly execute arbitrary code via email attachments containing a trailing dot after the file extension.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Alarm=3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-1997?

    CVE-2002-1997 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-1997?

    To fix CVE-2002-1997, upgrade to a newer version of ZoneAlarm that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What are the impact consequences of CVE-2002-1997?

    The impact of CVE-2002-1997 includes the risk of arbitrary code execution via specially crafted email attachments.

  • Which versions of ZoneAlarm are affected by CVE-2002-1997?

    CVE-2002-1997 affects ZoneAlarm Pro 3.0 specifically.

  • Can CVE-2002-1997 exploit denial of service?

    CVE-2002-1997 does not directly lead to denial of service but could allow an attacker to execute malicious code.

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