CVE-2002-0054

Name: CVE-2002-0054
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-03-08T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 22.33%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0054 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SMTP service in (1) Microsoft Windows 2000 and (2) Internet Mail Connector (IMC) in Exchange Server 5.5 does not properly handle responses to NTLM authentication, which allows remote attackers to perform mail relaying via an SMTP AUTH command using null session credentials.. EPSS estimates a 22.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SMTP service in (1) Microsoft Windows 2000 and (2) Internet Mail Connector (IMC) in Exchange Server 5.5 does not properly handle responses to NTLM authentication, which allows remote attackers to perform mail relaying via an SMTP AUTH command using null session credentials.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

22.33%

97.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-294

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Exchange Server	5.5
Microsoft	Windows 2000	All versions

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101501580409373&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4205Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-011Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101501580409373&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4205Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-011Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 8, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0054?

How severe is CVE-2002-0054?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0054 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 22.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0054?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST