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CVE-2004-1517

First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )

Zone Labs IMsecure and IMsecure Pro before 1.5 allow remote attackers to bypass Active Link Filtering via an instant message containing a URL with hex encoded file extensions.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ZoneAlarm=1.0.2.0
ZoneAlarm=1.0.1.0
ZoneAlarm=1.0.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-1517?

    CVE-2004-1517 is considered to be of medium severity since it allows attackers to bypass security filters.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-1517?

    To fix CVE-2004-1517, upgrade to Zone Labs IMsecure version 1.5 or later.

  • What applications are affected by CVE-2004-1517?

    CVE-2004-1517 affects Zone Labs IMsecure versions 1.0.0.0 through 1.0.2.0.

  • Can CVE-2004-1517 lead to remote code execution?

    No, CVE-2004-1517 does not lead to remote code execution but allows bypassing of content filtering.

  • What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2004-1517?

    CVE-2004-1517 allows remote attackers to bypass Active Link Filtering through specially crafted instant messages.

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