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CVE-2004-2088

First published: Thu Feb 12 2004(Updated: )

Sophos Anti-Virus 3.78 allows remote attackers to bypass virus scanning by using a qmail generated Delivery Status Notification (DSN) where the original email is not included in the bounce message.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Sophos Anti-Virus=3.4.6
Sophos Anti-Virus=3.78

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-2088?

    The severity of CVE-2004-2088 is considered medium as it allows attackers to bypass virus scanning.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-2088?

    To fix CVE-2004-2088, update Sophos Anti-Virus to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2088?

    CVE-2004-2088 affects Sophos Anti-Virus versions 3.4.6 and 3.78.

  • What is CVE-2004-2088?

    CVE-2004-2088 is a vulnerability in Sophos Anti-Virus that allows remote attackers to bypass virus scanning using specific Delivery Status Notification emails.

  • Who are the potential attackers for CVE-2004-2088?

    Remote attackers who can send specially crafted email bounce messages are the potential threat actors for CVE-2004-2088.

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