CVE-2001-1573 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 5 Aug 2005 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the smtpscan.dll component of Trend Micro InterScan VirusWall.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2001-1573?

CVE-2001-1573 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Aug 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1573?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Trend Micro Interscan Viruswall.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1573?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1573 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2001-1573 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1573 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2jgc-gr2q-548r.