CVE-2006-3215
First published: Sat Jun 24 2006(Updated: )
Clearswift MAILsweeper for SMTP before 4.3.20 and MAILsweeper for Exchange before 4.3.20 allows remote attackers to bypass the "text analysis", possibly bypassing SPAM and other filters, by sending an e-mail specifying a non-existent or unrecognized character set.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Clearswift MAILsweeper | <=4.3.19 | |
| Clearswift MAILsweeper for Exchange | <=4.3.19 | |
| Clearswift MAILsweeper | <=4.3.19 |
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Reference Links
- http://download.mimesweeper.com/www/TechnicalDocumentation/ReadMe_MSW_4,3,20.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18584
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20756
- http://www.osvdb.org/26737
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2473
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27301
- http://download.mimesweeper.com/www/TechnicalDocumentation/ReadMe_MSW_4%2C3%2C20.htm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3215?
CVE-2006-3215 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to bypass email filtering mechanisms.
How does CVE-2006-3215 allow attackers to exploit the system?
CVE-2006-3215 allows attackers to bypass spam and text analysis filters by specifying a non-existent or unrecognized character set in emails.
Which versions of Clearswift MAILsweeper are affected by CVE-2006-3215?
CVE-2006-3215 affects Clearswift MAILsweeper for SMTP and MAILsweeper for Exchange versions before 4.3.20.
How can I mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2006-3215?
To mitigate the risk of CVE-2006-3215, upgrade to version 4.3.20 or later of Clearswift MAILsweeper.
What impact could CVE-2006-3215 have on my email security?
CVE-2006-3215 could lead to increased spam and potentially malicious content bypassing email filters, compromising email security.
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