CVE-2002-0698: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-0698: Buffer overflow in Internet Mail Connector (IMC) for Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 allows remote attackers...

Buffer overflow in Internet Mail Connector (IMC) for Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an EHLO request from a system with a long name as obtained through a reverse DNS lookup, which triggers the overflow in IMC's hello response.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 02:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2002-0698 is a remote code execution flaw in Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 Internet Mail Connector. A specially triggered mail-server greeting path can overflow memory and may let an attacker run code on the Exchange system. Exposure matters mainly where this legacy IMC component is still reachable. Likely limited to environments still running Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 with Internet Mail Connector enabled, especially if SMTP service paths are reachable by untrusted networks. The source bundle does not identify other affected products or versions. Prioritize immediately if Exchange 5.5 IMC remains in production or exposed. Otherwise, document non-exposure and keep this as a legacy-system risk check during mail infrastructure reviews. Mitigation focus: Identify any Exchange Server 5.5 systems with IMC enabled.; Review and apply Microsoft MS02-037 and Q326322 guidance.; Remove or isolate legacy IMC exposure if vendor remediation cannot be confirmed..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 12:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 2, 2003, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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