CVE Catalog

CVE-2000-1244

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Computer Associates InoculateIT Agent for Exchange Server does not recognize an e-mail virus attachment if the SMTP header is missing the 'From' field, allowing remote attackers to bypass virus protection.

Risk Assessment

The inability to detect viruses in emails may lead to system infections within the organization, posing a serious threat to data security.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the InoculateIT software and monitor SMTP headers to ensure complete virus protection.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Computer Associates InoculateIT Agent for Exchange Server does not recognize an e-mail virus attachment if the SMTP header is missing the "From" field, which allows remote attackers to bypass virus protection.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS