CVE-2003-0121: High severity Clearswift MAILsweeper vulnerability

Published Mar 13, 2003
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Updated

Clearswift MAILsweeper 4.x allows remote attackers to bypass attachment detection via an attachment that does not specify a MIME-Version header field, which is processed by some mail clients.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Clearswift MAILsweeper=4.3
Clearswift MAILsweeper=4.0
Clearswift MAILsweeper=4.2
Clearswift MAILsweeper=4.1

Remediation

Event History

Mar 13, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Mar 18, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0121?

CVE-2003-0121 has a medium severity rating due to the ability of attackers to bypass attachment detection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0121?

To fix CVE-2003-0121, upgrade your Clearswift MAILsweeper software to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2003-0121?

CVE-2003-0121 affects Clearswift MAILsweeper versions 4.0 to 4.3.

4

What kind of attack can CVE-2003-0121 facilitate?

CVE-2003-0121 can facilitate attacks where malicious attachments are sent without being detected due to missing MIME-Version headers.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2003-0121?

Currently, there is no known workaround for CVE-2003-0121 other than updating the software to a secure version.

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