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CVE-2002-2228

UnknownEPSS 1.12%

Last modified

CVE-2002-2228 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. MailScanner before 4.0 5-1 and before 3.2 6-1 allows remote attackers to bypass protection via attachments with a filename with (1) extra leading spaces, (2) extra trailing spaces, or (3) alternate character encodings that cannot be processed by MailScanner.. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

MailScanner before 4.0 5-1 and before 3.2 6-1 allows remote attackers to bypass protection via attachments with a filename with (1) extra leading spaces, (2) extra trailing spaces, or (3) alternate character encodings that cannot be processed by MailScanner.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.12%

62.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MailscannerMailscanner<= 3.2_6-1
MailscannerMailscanner<= 4.0_4-1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-2228?
MailScanner before 4.0 5-1 and before 3.2 6-1 allows remote attackers to bypass protection via attachments with a filename with (1) extra leading spaces, (2) extra trailing spaces, or (3) alternate character encodings that cannot be processed by MailScanner.
How severe is CVE-2002-2228?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-2228 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2228?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST