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CVE-2003-0149: Heap-based buffer overflow in ePO agent for McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator 2.0, 2.5, and 2.5.1 allows remote a...

Heap-based buffer overflow in ePO agent for McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator 2.0, 2.5, and 2.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a POST request containing long parameters.

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This flaw affects legacy McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator agents. A remote attacker could send an oversized POST request and potentially run code on the affected system. For executives, the main concern is compromise of security-management infrastructure, but the bundle provides no evidence of current active exploitation. Exposure appears limited to organizations still running McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator agent versions 2.0, 2.5, or 2.5.1. Risk increases if affected agents accept remote POST requests from untrusted or broadly reachable networks. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete. Treat as high priority only if legacy ePO agents remain deployed. Arbitrary code execution in security-management tooling can undermine endpoint oversight. If no affected versions exist, document non-exposure and close with evidence. Mitigation focus: Inventory McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator agent versions across legacy systems.; Check McAfee or successor vendor guidance for fixed versions and supported upgrade paths.; Retire or upgrade affected 2.0, 2.5, and 2.5.1 agents where present..

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