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CVE-2002-0050: Microsoft Commerce Server 2000 AuthFilter may let attackers run code
CVE-2002-0050 · published 24 years ago
Summary
The AuthFilter component in Microsoft Commerce Server 2000 can be tricked by overly long login data, causing the system to crash and potentially let an attacker run their own programs. This could give a remote user control over the server hosting your commerce application. Apply the latest security update from Microsoft or disable the AuthFilter if it is not needed, and ensure your system is kept up to date.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft | commerce_server |
2000 cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:commerce_server:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
Buffer overflow in AuthFilter ISAPI filter on Microsoft Commerce Server 2000 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long authentication data.
Buffer overflow in AuthFilter ISAPI filter on Microsoft Commerce Server 2000 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long authentication data.
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
60 days
- Not known to be exploited
- Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5
High
Timeline
Published8 Mar 2002
Updated22 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2002-0050 · NVD
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