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CVE-2000-0428

10.0 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in the SMTP gateway for InterScan Virus Wall 3.32 and earlier allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands via a long filename for a uuencoded attachment.

Published May 4, 2000trend_microEPSS 3.21%

Overview

CVE-2000-0428 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting trend_micro interscan_viruswall. It was published on May 4, 2000 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in the SMTP gateway for InterScan Virus Wall 3.32 and earlier allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands via a long filename for a uuencoded attachment.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from trend_micro. Update interscan_viruswall to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0428?

CVE-2000-0428 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting trend_micro interscan_viruswall. It was published on May 4, 2000 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2000-0428?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2000-0428?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from trend_micro. Update interscan_viruswall to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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