CVE-2011-1905: CSRF
First published: Thu May 05 2011(Updated: )
Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in unspecified administrative modules in Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway 6.2.0.263:6.2.0.237 and earlier in Proofpoint Protection Server 5.5.3, 5.5.4, 5.5.5, 6.0.2, 6.1.1, and 6.2.0 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators via unknown vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Proofpoint Protection Server | =5.5.5 | |
| Proofpoint Protection Server | =6.0.2 | |
| Proofpoint Protection Server | =5.5.3 | |
| Proofpoint Protection Server | =6.2.0 | |
| Proofpoint Protection Server | =6.1.1 | |
| Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway | <=6.2.0.263\:6.2.0.237 | |
| Proofpoint Protection Server | =5.5.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1905?
CVE-2011-1905 has a medium severity rating as it allows remote attackers to hijack authenticated sessions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1905?
To fix CVE-2011-1905, you should update to the latest version of Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway or Proofpoint Protection Server that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1905?
CVE-2011-1905 affects Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway versions up to 6.2.0.263 and earlier, and Proofpoint Protection Server versions 5.5.3 to 6.2.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-1905?
CVE-2011-1905 is classified as a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.
Who can exploit CVE-2011-1905?
CVE-2011-1905 can be exploited by remote attackers without authentication.
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