CVE-2001-0504

Description

Vulnerability in authentication process for SMTP service in Microsoft Windows 2000 allows remote attackers to use incorrect credentials to gain privileges and conduct activities such as mail relaying.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 15.52% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-037	vendor advisory
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/l-107.shtml	third party advisory government resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2988	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6803	vdb entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/435963	third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0504?: CVE-2001-0504 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-0504?: To fix CVE-2001-0504, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2001-0504 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2001-0504 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~16% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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