Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in Internet Mail Connector (IMC) for Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an EHLO request from a system with a long name as obtained through a reverse DNS lookup, which triggers the overflow in IMC's hello response.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Exchange Server | 5.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bvlive01.iss.net/issEn/delivery/xforce/alertdetail.jsp?oid=20759Broken Link
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ326322
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9658.phpBroken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5306Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-03PatchVendor Advisory
- http://bvlive01.iss.net/issEn/delivery/xforce/alertdetail.jsp?oid=20759Broken Link
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ326322
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9658.phpBroken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5306Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-03PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0698?
CVE-2002-0698 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in Internet Mail Connector (IMC) for Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an EHLO request from a system with a long name as obtained thro...
How severe is CVE-2002-0698?
CVE-2002-0698 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0698?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Exchange Server.