SMTP: Microsoft BDAT DoS

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft SMTP service. A successful attack can result in a denial-of-service condition.

Extended Description

It has been reported that the native Windows 2000 and XP Professional SMTP service encounters difficulties when attempting to handle certain types of malformed SMTP commands. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this condition to cause a denial of SMTP service. The vulnerable software must be restarted to regain normal functionality.

Affected Products

Microsoft windows_2000_advanced_server

References

BugTraq: 4204

CVE: CVE-2002-0055

URL: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms02-012.asp

Short Name

SMTP:COMMAND:BDAT

Severity

Minor

Recommended

False

Recommended Action

None

SMTP: Microsoft BDAT DoS

Extended Description

Affected Products

References

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