CVE-2004-0051: High severity Clearswift MAILsweeper vulnerability
Multiple content security gateway and antivirus products allow remote attackers to bypass content restrictions via MIME messages that use non-standard but frequently supported Content-Transfer-Encoding values such as (1) uuencode, (2) mac-binhex40, and (3) yenc, which may be interpreted differently by mail clients.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0051?
CVE-2004-0051 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via content restriction bypass.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0051?
To fix CVE-2004-0051, ensure your content security gateway and antivirus products are updated to the latest versions that address this vulnerability.
Which software is affected by CVE-2004-0051?
CVE-2004-0051 affects multiple products, including various versions of RIPMime and F-Secure Internet Gatekeeper.
What type of attacks are possible with CVE-2004-0051?
CVE-2004-0051 allows attackers to bypass content restrictions using non-standard MIME messages.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2004-0051?
Yes, CVE-2004-0051 has demonstrated exploitability where attackers can leverage specific content-transfer-encoding techniques to bypass security measures.