CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-0504

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

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

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to abuses related to mail forwarding.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the system to the latest version and implement stronger authentication mechanisms for the SMTP service.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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.

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