CVE-2001-1099

Description

The default configuration of Norton AntiVirus for Microsoft Exchange 2000 2.x allows remote attackers to identify the recipient's INBOX file path by sending an email with an attachment containing malicious content, which includes the path in the rejection notice.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.83% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/212724 mailing list vdb entry third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3305 vdb entry third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/213762 mailing list vdb entry third party advisory vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7093 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1099?
CVE-2001-1099 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-1099?
To fix CVE-2001-1099, 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-2001-1099 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2001-1099 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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