CVE-2002-2121: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-2121: SurfControl SuperScout Email filter for SMTP 3.5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (cr...

SurfControl SuperScout Email filter for SMTP 3.5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long SMTP (1) HELO or (2) RCPT TO command, possibly due to a buffer overflow.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 03:51 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes a remote crash risk in SurfControl SuperScout Email filter for SMTP 3.5.1. An attacker could disrupt email filtering by sending overly long SMTP HELO or RCPT TO input. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, confirmed exploitation, or a named patch. Exposure is likely limited to legacy environments still running SurfControl SuperScout Email filter for SMTP 3.5.1 on an SMTP-accessible path. Organizations without this obsolete product are not affected based on the supplied sources. Treat this as a legacy technology risk. It is not presented as actively exploited, but any exposed affected system could disrupt email filtering and should be replaced or isolated during infrastructure hygiene work. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire any SurfControl SuperScout Email filter for SMTP 3.5.1 deployments.; Check vendor or successor-maintainer guidance for any archived patch or upgrade path.; Restrict SMTP access to trusted upstream mail relays where operationally possible..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 18:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 5, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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