CVE-2004-2583: High severity SmarterTools SmarterMail vulnerability
SMTP service in SmarterTools SmarterMail 1.6.1511 and 1.6.1529 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large number of simultaneous open connections to TCP port 25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-2583?
CVE-2004-2583 has a high severity rating as it allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service through excessive connections.
How does CVE-2004-2583 affect SmarterMail?
CVE-2004-2583 affects SmarterMail by enabling attackers to consume CPU resources, potentially bringing the SMTP service to a halt.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2583?
To fix CVE-2004-2583, update to a patched version of SmarterMail that addresses the denial of service vulnerability.
What versions of SmarterMail are impacted by CVE-2004-2583?
CVE-2004-2583 impacts SmarterMail versions 1.6.1511 and 1.6.1529.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-2583?
A possible workaround for CVE-2004-2583 is to implement firewall rules to limit the number of simultaneous connections to TCP port 25.