CVE-2004-2703: Medium severity Clearswift MAILsweeper Business Suite I vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2004
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Updated

Clearswift MIMEsweeper 5.0.5, when it has been upgraded from MAILsweeper for SMTP version 4.3 or MAILsweeper Business Suite I or II, allows remote attackers to bypass scanning by including encrypted data in a mail message, which causes the message to be marked as "Clean" instead of "Encrypted".

Affected Software

4 affected components
Clearswift MAILsweeper Business Suite I
Clearswift Mailsweeper Business Suite Ii
Clearswift MAILsweeper for SMTP=4.3
Clearswift MIMEsweeper for Web=5.0.5

Event History

Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Oct 7, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2703?

CVE-2004-2703 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to bypass scanning for encrypted data.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-2703?

To mitigate CVE-2004-2703, it is recommended to update or patch the affected Clearswift MIMEsweeper software to the latest version.

3

Which versions of Clearswift are affected by CVE-2004-2703?

CVE-2004-2703 affects Clearswift MIMEsweeper 5.0.5 and previous versions of MAILsweeper for SMTP 4.3 and the Business Suite I or II.

4

What can attackers achieve with CVE-2004-2703?

Attackers can bypass email scanning by sending encrypted emails that are incorrectly marked as clean, potentially leading to undiscovered threats.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-2703?

A temporary workaround for CVE-2004-2703 involves configuring mail servers to handle encrypted data differently, although updating the software is the preferred solution.

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