HIGH CVSS 7.5
Published: 2000-12-31

CVE-2000-1244

broadcom inoculateit_agent_for_exchange Security Advisory (CVE-2000-1244)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2000-1244 impacting broadcom inoculateit_agent_for_exchange. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Computer Associates InoculateIT Agent for Exchange Server does not recognize an e-mail virus attachment if the SMTP header is missing the "From" field, which allows remote attackers to bypass virus protection.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product broadcom / inoculateit_agent_for_exchange
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2000-1244 impacting broadcom inoculateit_agent_for_exchange.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2000-1244.yaml
id: cve-2000-1244

info:
  name: broadcom inoculateit_agent_for_exchange - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2000-1244 affecting broadcom inoculateit_agent_for_exchange.
    Evaluation: Computer Associates InoculateIT Agent for Exchange Server does not recognize an e-mail virus attachment if the SMTP header is missing the "From&q...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2000-1244
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 7.5
    cve-id: CVE-2000-1244
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2000-1244,broadcom,inoculateit_agent_for_exc,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "inoculateit_agent_for_exchange"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2000-1244.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2000-1244
# Target: broadcom inoculateit_agent_for_exchange | CVSS: 7.5 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2000-1244 (broadcom inoculateit_agent_for_exchange)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against broadcom inoculateit_agent_for_exchange scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2000-1244.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2000-1244
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install inoculateit_agent_for_exc 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade inoculateit_agent_for_exc 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update inoculateit_agent_for_exc

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i inoculateit_agent_for_exc 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i inoculateit_agent_for_exc

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2000-1244 in broadcom inoculateit_agent_for_exchange?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update broadcom inoculateit_agent_for_exchange packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2000-1244?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2000-1244?

CVE-2000-1244 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.5
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2000-1244
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor broadcom
Product inoculateit_agent_for_exchange
Published 2000-12-31
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P