CVE-2001-0679

CVE-2001-0679 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Trend Micro Interscan Viruswall with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

A buffer overflow in InterScan VirusWall 3.23 and 3.3 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by sending a long HELO command to the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0679?
A buffer overflow in InterScan VirusWall 3.23 and 3.3 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by sending a long HELO command to the server.
How severe is CVE-2001-0679?
CVE-2001-0679 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-0679 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0679?
CVE-2001-0679 primarily affects Trend Micro Interscan Viruswall. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0679?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-0679 published?
CVE-2001-0679 was published on 1999-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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