CVE-2005-4526
First published: Wed Dec 28 2005(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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-4526?
CVE-2005-4526 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4526?
To fix CVE-2005-4526, upgrade Clearswift MIMEsweeper For Web to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
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.
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.
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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- agent/references
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- collector/nvd-api
- source/NVD
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/description
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/tags
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- agent/event
- agent/source
- vendor/clearswift
- canonical/clearswift mimesweeper for web
- version/clearswift mimesweeper for web/5.0.4
- version/clearswift mimesweeper for web/5.1
- version/clearswift mimesweeper for web/5.0.3
- version/clearswift mimesweeper for web/5.0.5
- version/clearswift mimesweeper for web/4.0
- version/clearswift mimesweeper for web/5.0.2
- version/clearswift mimesweeper for web/5.0.1