7.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2003-1477: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed 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."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows
Clearswift MAILsweeper=4.3.6
Clearswift MAILsweeper=4.3.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2003-1477?

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

  • 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.

  • 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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