Vulnerability Description
The SMTP service in Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 4.0 and 5.0 allows remote attackers to bypass anti-relaying rules and send spam or spoofed messages via encapsulated SMTP addresses, a similar vulnerability to CVE-1999-0682.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Exchange Server | 5.5 |
| Microsoft | Internet Information Server | 4.0 |
| Microsoft | Internet Information Services | 5.0 |
References
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/281914Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9580.phpBroken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5213ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/281914Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9580.phpBroken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5213ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1790?
CVE-2002-1790 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The SMTP service in Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 4.0 and 5.0 allows remote attackers to bypass anti-relaying rules and send spam or spoofed messages via encapsulated SMTP addresses, a...
How severe is CVE-2002-1790?
CVE-2002-1790 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-1790?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Internet Information Server, Microsoft Internet Information Services.