SMTP.Unknown.Command

description-logoDescription

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-logoAffected Products

Microsoft Exchange Server 2000
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP

Impact logoImpact

This vulnerability may allow an attacker to cause a denial-of-service.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply appropriate patches or upgrade the system to the latest non-vulnerable version.

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)