CVE-2009-5121: Medium severity websense triton ap email vulnerability
Published Aug 23, 2012
·Updated
Websense Email Security 7.1 before Hotfix 4 allows remote attackers to bypass the sender-based blacklist by using the 8BITMIME EHLO keyword in the SMTP session.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Websense Websense Email Security=7.1
Event History
Aug 23, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2009-5121?
CVE-2009-5121 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2009-5121?
To fix CVE-2009-5121, apply Hotfix 4 for Websense Email Security version 7.1.
3
What does CVE-2009-5121 allow attackers to do?
CVE-2009-5121 allows remote attackers to bypass the sender-based blacklist in Websense Email Security.
4
What versions of Websense Email Security are affected by CVE-2009-5121?
CVE-2009-5121 affects Websense Email Security version 7.1 before Hotfix 4.
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Is CVE-2009-5121 related to SMTP protocols?
Yes, CVE-2009-5121 involves an issue with the 8BITMIME EHLO keyword during SMTP sessions.