CVE-2002-0055

Name: CVE-2002-0055
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-03-08T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 37.56%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0055 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SMTP service in Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, and Exchange 2000 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a command with a malformed data transfer (BDAT) request.. EPSS estimates a 37.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SMTP service in Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, and Exchange 2000 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a command with a malformed data transfer (BDAT) request.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0

/10

EPSS Probability

37.56%

98.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-669

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Exchange Server	2000	—
Microsoft	Windows 2000	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions	Gold

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101558498401274&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8307.phpBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4204Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-012Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A30Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101558498401274&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8307.phpBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4204Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-012Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A30Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0055?

SMTP service in Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, and Exchange 2000 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a command with a malformed data transfer (BDAT) request.

How severe is CVE-2002-0055?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0055 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 37.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0055?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2002-0055?

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Source: NVD / NIST