CVE-2003-1154: High severity Clearswift MAILsweeper vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2003
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Updated

MAILsweeper for SMTP 4.3 allows remote attackers to bypass virus protection via a mail message with a malformed zip attachment, as exploited by certain MIMAIL virus variants.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Clearswift MAILsweeper=4.3
Clearswift MAILsweeper=4.3.6
Clearswift MAILsweeper=4.0
Clearswift MAILsweeper=4.3.4
Clearswift MAILsweeper=4.2
Clearswift MAILsweeper=4.3.7
Clearswift MAILsweeper=4.3.3
Clearswift MAILsweeper=4.3.5
Clearswift MAILsweeper=4.1
Clearswift MAILsweeper=4.3.10
Clearswift MAILsweeper=4.3.8
Clearswift MAILsweeper=4.3.6_sp1

Remediation

Event History

Dec 31, 2003
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 10, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1154?

CVE-2003-1154 is considered to be of medium severity due to its potential for virus bypassing security measures.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-1154?

To fix CVE-2003-1154, it's recommended to upgrade to the latest version of MAILsweeper that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of MAILsweeper are affected by CVE-2003-1154?

CVE-2003-1154 affects multiple versions of MAILsweeper including 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3.3 through 4.3.10.

4

What can attackers do by exploiting CVE-2003-1154?

By exploiting CVE-2003-1154, attackers can bypass virus protection mechanisms when using malformed zip attachments.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2003-1154?

Yes, a patch or updated version is available from Clearswift to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2003-1154.

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