What is the severity of CVE-2007-4242?

CVE-2007-4242 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for remote exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4242?

To fix CVE-2007-4242, upgrade to a more recent version of Astaro Security Gateway that addresses this vulnerability.

What types of attacks can be executed via CVE-2007-4242?

CVE-2007-4242 can be exploited by remote attackers using large attachments to bypass virus scanning.

Which versions of Astaro Security Gateway are affected by CVE-2007-4242?

CVE-2007-4242 affects Astaro Security Gateway version 7.0.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-4242?

A possible workaround for CVE-2007-4242 is to restrict the maximum attachment size allowed in email settings.

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CVE-2007-4242

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

8/8/2007

7/8/2024

CVE-2007-4242

First published: Wed Aug 08 2007(Updated: )

The pop3 Proxy in Astaro Security Gateway (ASG) 7 does not perform virus scanning of attachments that exceed the maximum attachment size, and passes these attachments, which allows remote attackers to bypass this scanning via a large attachment.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Sophos Astaro Security Gateway	=7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4242?
CVE-2007-4242 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for remote exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4242?
To fix CVE-2007-4242, upgrade to a more recent version of Astaro Security Gateway that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of attacks can be executed via CVE-2007-4242?
CVE-2007-4242 can be exploited by remote attackers using large attachments to bypass virus scanning.
Which versions of Astaro Security Gateway are affected by CVE-2007-4242?
CVE-2007-4242 affects Astaro Security Gateway version 7.0.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-4242?
A possible workaround for CVE-2007-4242 is to restrict the maximum attachment size allowed in email settings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4242?
CVE-2007-4242 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for remote exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4242?
To fix CVE-2007-4242, upgrade to a more recent version of Astaro Security Gateway that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of attacks can be executed via CVE-2007-4242?
CVE-2007-4242 can be exploited by remote attackers using large attachments to bypass virus scanning.
Which versions of Astaro Security Gateway are affected by CVE-2007-4242?
CVE-2007-4242 affects Astaro Security Gateway version 7.0.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-4242?
A possible workaround for CVE-2007-4242 is to restrict the maximum attachment size allowed in email settings.