SMTP.Unknown.Command
Description
This indicates a potential denial-of-service to the SMTP server.
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is a protocol used to send e-mail over the internet. There is a vulnerability where the SMTP server cannot handle a certain type of malformed command. This may result in a remote attacker to cause a denial of SMTP service. The server must be restarted to regain functionality.
Affected Products
Microsoft Exchange Server 2000
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP
Impact
This vulnerability may allow an attacker to cause a denial-of-service.
Recommended Actions
Apply appropriate patches or upgrade the system to the latest non-vulnerable version.
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |