CVE-2020-14009
First published: Fri May 07 2021(Updated: )
Proofpoint Enterprise Protection (PPS/PoD) before 8.16.4 contains a vulnerability that could allow an attacker to deliver an email message with a malicious attachment that bypasses scanning and file-blocking rules. The vulnerability exists because messages with certain crafted and malformed multipart structures are not properly handled.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Proofpoint Enterprise Protection | <8.13.16 | |
| Proofpoint Enterprise Protection | >=8.14.0<8.16.4 |
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What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2020-14009.
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is Proofpoint Enterprise Protection (PPS/PoD) before 8.16.4 contains a vulnerability that could allow a…
What is the severity of CVE-2020-14009?
The severity of CVE-2020-14009 is medium with a severity value of 6.3.
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-14009?
Proofpoint Enterprise Protection (PPS/PoD) before version 8.16.4 is affected by CVE-2020-14009.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-14009?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-14009 by delivering an email message with a malicious attachment that bypasses scanning and file-blocking rules.
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