CVE-2002-0698

Name: CVE-2002-0698
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-08-12T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 20.26%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0698 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in Internet Mail Connector (IMC) for Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an EHLO request from a system with a long name as obtained through a reverse DNS lookup, which triggers the overflow in IMC's hello response.. EPSS estimates a 20.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in Internet Mail Connector (IMC) for Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an EHLO request from a system with a long name as obtained through a reverse DNS lookup, which triggers the overflow in IMC's hello response.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

20.26%

97.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Exchange Server	5.5

References

http://bvlive01.iss.net/issEn/delivery/xforce/alertdetail.jsp?oid=20759Broken Link
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ326322
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9658.phpBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5306Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-037Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://bvlive01.iss.net/issEn/delivery/xforce/alertdetail.jsp?oid=20759Broken Link
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ326322
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9658.phpBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5306Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-037Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0698?

How severe is CVE-2002-0698?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0698 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 20.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0698?

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