CVE-2003-1477: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 31, 2003
·
Updated

MAILsweeper for SMTP 4.3.6 and 4.3.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a PowerPoint attachment that either (1) is corrupt or (2) contains "embedded objects."

Affected Software

6 affected components
Microsoft All Windows
Clearswift MAILsweeper for SMTP=4.3.6
Clearswift MAILsweeper for SMTP=4.3.7
All of the following
Microsoft All Windows
Any of the following
Clearswift MAILsweeper for SMTP=4.3.6
Clearswift MAILsweeper for SMTP=4.3.7

Event History

Dec 31, 2003
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
05:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 25, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1477?

CVE-2003-1477 has been rated as a denial of service vulnerability affecting MAILsweeper for SMTP versions 4.3.6 and 4.3.7.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-1477?

To fix CVE-2003-1477, you should apply the latest patches provided by Clearswift for MAILsweeper for SMTP.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2003-1477?

CVE-2003-1477 affects MAILsweeper for SMTP versions 4.3.6 and 4.3.7.

4

What types of attachments trigger the CVE-2003-1477 vulnerability?

The CVE-2003-1477 vulnerability can be triggered by corrupt PowerPoint attachments or those containing embedded objects.

5

Can CVE-2003-1477 lead to data loss?

CVE-2003-1477 can cause denial of service, which may disrupt email services but does not directly result in data loss.

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