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CVE-2002-0698

HIGH · CVSS 7.5 EPSS 20.26%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2002-08-12 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5. It affects Microsoft, Exchange. Its EPSS score suggests a 20.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. It may be remotely exploitable.

CVE
CVE-2002-0698
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.5
EPSS
20.26%
Microsoft Exchange

Original NVD 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.