7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2003-0928

First published: Wed Aug 18 2004(Updated: )

Clearswift MAILsweeper before 4.3.15 does not properly detect and filter RAR 3.20 encoded files, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended policy.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Clearswift MAILsweeper<=4.3.15

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-0928?

    CVE-2003-0928 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow policy bypass in mail filtering.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-0928?

    To fix CVE-2003-0928, upgrade your Clearswift MAILsweeper software to version 4.3.15 or later.

  • What does CVE-2003-0928 allow attackers to do?

    CVE-2003-0928 allows remote attackers to bypass intended email filtering policies by exploiting improper detection of RAR 3.20 encoded files.

  • Which versions of Clearswift MAILsweeper are affected by CVE-2003-0928?

    Clearswift MAILsweeper versions prior to 4.3.15 are affected by CVE-2003-0928.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2003-0928?

    There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2003-0928; the recommended approach is to update the software to the latest version.

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