CVE-2000-0238

CVSS 2.0 Score 5 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Mar 17, 2000
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-2000-0238 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the web server in Norton AntiVirus for Internet Email Gateways. Maliciously crafted long URLs can be used by remote attackers to trigger the buffer overflow, resulting in a denial of service to the affected system. This issue could potentially allow an attacker to disrupt the email gateway's availability and impact its ability to protect against incoming threats. It is essential for administrators to apply the necessary patches or upgrades to mitigate this vulnerability and maintain a secure email environment.

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Affected Products

  • Symantec Antivirus

Affected Vendors

  • Symantec