UNKNOWN CVSS 5.0
Published: 2002-12-31

CVE-2002-1839

trend_micro interscan_viruswall_for_windows_nt Security Advisory (CVE-2002-1839)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2002-1839 impacting trend_micro interscan_viruswall_for_windows_nt. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Trend Micro InterScan VirusWall for Windows NT 3.52 does not record the sender's IP address in the headers for a mail message when it is passed from VirusWall to the MTA, which allows remote attackers to hide the origin of the message.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product trend_micro / interscan_viruswall_for_windows_nt
Affected Versions 3.52
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-2002-1839 impacting trend_micro interscan_viruswall_for_windows_nt.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2002-1839.yaml
id: cve-2002-1839

info:
  name: trend_micro interscan_viruswall_for_windows_nt - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2002-1839 affecting trend_micro interscan_viruswall_for_windows_nt.
    Evaluation: Trend Micro InterScan VirusWall for Windows NT 3.52 does not record the sender's IP address in the headers for a mail message when it is passed f...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2002-1839
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
    cvss-score: 5.0
    cve-id: CVE-2002-1839
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2002-1839,trend_micro,interscan_viruswall_for_w,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "interscan_viruswall_for_windows_nt"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2002-1839.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2002-1839
# Target: trend_micro interscan_viruswall_for_windows_nt | CVSS: 5.0 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2002-1839 (trend_micro interscan_viruswall_for_windows_nt)...")
    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 trend_micro interscan_viruswall_for_windows_nt scope (3.52).")
        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-2002-1839.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2002-1839
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install interscan_viruswall_for_w 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade interscan_viruswall_for_w 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update interscan_viruswall_for_w

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

# 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.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2002-1839 in trend_micro interscan_viruswall_for_windows_nt?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update trend_micro interscan_viruswall_for_windows_nt 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-2002-1839?

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-2002-1839?

CVE-2002-1839 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.0
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2002-1839
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor trend_micro
Product interscan_viruswall_for_windows_nt
Published 2002-12-31
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N