CVE-2009-5130: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 26, 2012
·Updated
The Rules Service in Websense Email Security before 7.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service crash) via an attachment with a crafted size.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Websense Websense Email Security<=7.0
Websense Websense Email Security=6.1-sp1
Websense Websense Email Security=6.1
Event History
Aug 26, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2009-5130?
CVE-2009-5130 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How can CVE-2009-5130 be exploited?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2009-5130 by sending attachments with a crafted size.
3
What versions of Websense Email Security are affected by CVE-2009-5130?
CVE-2009-5130 affects Websense Email Security versions prior to 7.1, including 6.1 and 6.1-sp1.
4
How do I fix CVE-2009-5130?
To fix CVE-2009-5130, upgrade to Websense Email Security version 7.1 or later.
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What is the impact of CVE-2009-5130 on Websense Email Security?
The impact of CVE-2009-5130 is that it can lead to a crash of the Websense Email Security service.