CVE-2000-1130: High severity Network Associates Webshield Smtp vulnerability
Published Dec 19, 2000
·Updated
McAfee WebShield SMTP 4.5 allows remote attackers to bypass email content filtering rules by including Extended ASCII characters in name of the attachment.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Network Associates Webshield Smtp=4.5
Event History
Dec 19, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2000-1130?
CVE-2000-1130 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to bypass security protocols.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-1130?
To fix CVE-2000-1130, upgrade to a newer version of McAfee WebShield SMTP that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2000-1130?
CVE-2000-1130 can be exploited by remote attackers sending emails with attachments that use Extended ASCII characters to evade content filtering.
4
Is CVE-2000-1130 still a risk in modern environments?
While CVE-2000-1130 primarily affects older versions of software, environments still using McAfee WebShield SMTP 4.5 are at risk.
5
What software is affected by CVE-2000-1130?
CVE-2000-1130 specifically affects McAfee WebShield SMTP version 4.5.