26737 : MAILsweeper for SMTP/Exchange Invalid Character Set Scan Bypass
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2006-06-21

Description

MAILsweeper for SMTP/Exchange contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to bypass text analysis. The issue is triggered when handling of messages that specify a non-existent character set. It is possible that the flaw may allow filter bypassing resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Attack Type Unknown
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: Vendor Verified
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

Upgrade to version 4.3.20 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Clearswift Corporation

MailSweeper

4.3.19

References

Bugtraq ID: 18584
CVE ID: 2006-3215 (see also: NVD)
Secunia Advisory ID: 20756
SCIP VulDB ID: 2328
Related OSVDB ID: 26738 26739
VUPEN Advisory: ADV-2006-2473
Vendor Specific News/Changelog Entry: http://download.mimesweeper.com/www/TechnicalDocumentation/ReadMe_MSW_4,3,20.htm

Tools & Filters

	3659

Credit

Clearswift Corporation - Clearswift Corporation

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 7.5
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2006-06-26 | Disagree?

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