CVE-2005-4526: Medium severity Clearswift MIMEsweeper for Web vulnerability

Published Dec 28, 2005
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Updated

Clearswift MIMEsweeper For Web (a.k.a. WEBsweeper) 4.0 through 5.1 allows remote attackers to bypass filtering via a URL that does not include a .exe extension but returns an executable file.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Clearswift MIMEsweeper for Web=5.0.4
Clearswift MIMEsweeper for Web=5.1
Clearswift MIMEsweeper for Web=5.0.3
Clearswift MIMEsweeper for Web=5.0.5
Clearswift MIMEsweeper for Web=4.0
Clearswift MIMEsweeper for Web=5.0.2
Clearswift MIMEsweeper for Web=5.0.1

Event History

Dec 28, 2005
CVE Published
01:03 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-4526?

CVE-2005-4526 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-4526?

To fix CVE-2005-4526, upgrade Clearswift MIMEsweeper For Web to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Clearswift MIMEsweeper are affected by CVE-2005-4526?

CVE-2005-4526 affects Clearswift MIMEsweeper For Web versions 4.0 through 5.1.

4

Can CVE-2005-4526 allow remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2005-4526 can allow remote attackers to bypass filtering, potentially leading to the execution of malicious code.

5

What type of files can be exploited through CVE-2005-4526?

CVE-2005-4526 allows the exploitation of executable files that do not have a .exe extension in their URLs.

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