How severe is CVE-2002-0440?

CVE-2002-0440 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0440 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0440?

CVE-2002-0440 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-2002-0440?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2002-0440 published?

CVE-2002-0440 was published on 2002-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0440

CVE-2002-0440 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trend Micro Interscan Viruswall with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Trend Micro Interscan Viruswall
Published: 2002-07-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Trend Micro InterScan VirusWall HTTP proxy 3.6 with the "Skip scanning if Content-length equals 0" option enabled allows malicious web servers to bypass content scanning via a Content-length header set to 0, which is often ignored by HTTP clients.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0440?: Trend Micro InterScan VirusWall HTTP proxy 3.6 with the "Skip scanning if Content-length equals 0" option enabled allows malicious web servers to bypass content scanning via a Content-length header set to 0, which is often ignored by HTTP clients.
How severe is CVE-2002-0440?: CVE-2002-0440 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0440 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0440?: CVE-2002-0440 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-2002-0440?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0440 published?: CVE-2002-0440 was published on 2002-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:interscan_viruswall:3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:interscan_viruswall:3.51:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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