CVE-2001-0679

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

A buffer overflow in InterScan VirusWall 3.23 and 3.3 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by sending a long HELO command to the server.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 93.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

November 8, 1999

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (10)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=94204166130782&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=94208143007829&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=94216491202063&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://www.ntbugtraq.com/default.asp?pid=36&sid=1&A2=ind9911&L=NTBUGTRAQ&P=R2331
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/3465
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=94204166130782&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=94208143007829&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=94216491202063&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.ntbugtraq.com/default.asp?pid=36&sid=1&A2=ind9911&L=NTBUGTRAQ&P=R2331
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/3465

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-19612✓ verified
First seen Nov 7, 1999
Trend Micro Interscan VirusWall 3.2.3/3.3 - 'HELO' Remote Buffer Overflow (1)
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Exploit-DBEDB-19614✓ verified
First seen Nov 7, 1999
Trend Micro Interscan VirusWall 3.2.3/3.3 - 'HELO' Remote Buffer Overflow (2)
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2001-0679?

CVE-2001-0679 is a none vulnerability published on November 8, 1999. A buffer overflow in InterScan VirusWall 3.23 and 3.3 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by sending a long HELO command to the server.

When was CVE-2001-0679 disclosed?

CVE-2001-0679 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 8, 1999, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2001-0679 actively exploited?

CVE-2001-0679 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 93.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2001-0679?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2001-0679, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2001-0679

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