CVE-2009-3339: High severity mcafee email and web security vulnerability

Published Sep 24, 2009
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in McAfee Email and Web Security Appliance 5.1 VMtrial allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unknown vectors, as demonstrated by a certain module in VulnDisco Pack Professional 8.9 through 8.11. NOTE: as of 20090917, this disclosure has no actionable information. However, because the VulnDisco Pack author is a reliable researcher, the issue is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.

Affected Software

2 affected components
McAfee Email and Web Security Appliance=5.1
McAfee Email and Web Security Appliance

Event History

Sep 24, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
04:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3339?

CVE-2009-3339 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on remote file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-3339?

To mitigate CVE-2009-3339, ensure that you are running the latest version of the McAfee Email and Web Security Appliance and apply any available patches.

3

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2009-3339?

CVE-2009-3339 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, which could lead to sensitive data exposure.

4

Is CVE-2009-3339 exploitably remotely?

Yes, CVE-2009-3339 can be exploited remotely, allowing unauthorized access from external sources.

5

Which versions of McAfee Email and Web Security Appliance are affected by CVE-2009-3339?

CVE-2009-3339 specifically affects version 5.1 of McAfee Email and Web Security Appliance.

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