How severe is CVE-2001-1573?

CVE-2001-1573 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2001-1573 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1573?

CVE-2001-1573 affects Trend Micro Interscan Viruswall. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1573?

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-2001-1573 published?

CVE-2001-1573 was published on 2001-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1573

CVE-2001-1573 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Trend Micro Interscan Viruswall with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Trend Micro Interscan Viruswall
Published: 2001-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in smtpscan.dll for Trend Micro InterScan VirusWall 3.51 for Windows NT has allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a certain configuration parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1573?: Buffer overflow in smtpscan.dll for Trend Micro InterScan VirusWall 3.51 for Windows NT has allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a certain configuration parameter.
How severe is CVE-2001-1573?: CVE-2001-1573 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-1573 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1573?: CVE-2001-1573 affects Trend Micro Interscan Viruswall. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1573?: 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-2001-1573 published?: CVE-2001-1573 was published on 2001-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://cert.uni-stuttgart.de/archive/bugtraq/2001/06/msg00407.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:interscan_viruswall:3.51:*:windows_nt:*:*:*:*:*

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