CVE-2002-1997: High severity Zonelabs ZoneAlarm vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2002
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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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Zonelabs ZoneAlarm=3.0

Event History

Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 14, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1997?

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

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-1997?

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

3

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.

4

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

CVE-2002-1997 affects ZoneAlarm Pro 3.0 specifically.

5

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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