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
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.