CVE-2003-1485: Input Validation

Published Dec 31, 2003
·
Updated

Clearswift MAILsweeper 4.0 through 4.3.7 allows remote attackers to bypass filtering via a file attachment that contains "multiple extensions combined with large blocks of white space."

Affected Software

10 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=4.3.6_sp1

Remediation

Event History

Dec 31, 2003
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 24, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1485?

CVE-2003-1485 is considered a medium-risk vulnerability due to its potential to bypass email filtering.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-1485?

To fix CVE-2003-1485, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of Clearswift MAILsweeper available at the time.

3

What versions of Clearswift MAILsweeper are affected by CVE-2003-1485?

CVE-2003-1485 affects Clearswift MAILsweeper versions from 4.0 to 4.3.7.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2003-1485 facilitate?

CVE-2003-1485 allows remote attackers to circumvent file attachment filtering by manipulating file names through whitespace.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2003-1485 if upgrading is not possible?

If upgrading is not feasible, administrators should review email filtering configurations and monitor attachments closely for suspicious filenames.

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