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CVE-2000-1244

7.5 · HIGH

Computer Associates InoculateIT Agent for Exchange Server does not recognize an e-mail virus attachment if the SMTP header is missing the "From" field, which allows remote attackers to bypass virus…

Published Dec 31, 2000broadcomEPSS 2.41%

Overview

CVE-2000-1244 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting broadcom inoculateit_agent_for_exchange. It was published on December 31, 2000 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Computer Associates InoculateIT Agent for Exchange Server does not recognize an e-mail virus attachment if the SMTP header is missing the "From" field, which allows remote attackers to bypass virus protection.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from broadcom. Update inoculateit_agent_for_exchange 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-2000-1244?

CVE-2000-1244 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting broadcom inoculateit_agent_for_exchange. It was published on December 31, 2000 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2000-1244?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, 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-2000-1244?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from broadcom. Update inoculateit_agent_for_exchange 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2000-1244?

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