CVE-2004-0053
UnknownEPSS 2.38%
Last modified
CVE-2004-0053 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple content security gateway and antivirus products allow remote attackers to bypass content restrictions via MIME messages that use fields that use RFC2047 encoding, which may be interpreted differently by mail clients.. EPSS estimates a 2.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Multiple content security gateway and antivirus products allow remote attackers to bypass content restrictions via MIME messages that use fields that use RFC2047 encoding, which may be interpreted differently by mail clients.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Clearswift | Mailsweeper | 4.3.7 |
| Clearswift | Mailsweeper | 4.3.8 |
| Clearswift | Mailsweeper | 4.3.10 |
| Clearswift | Mailsweeper | 4.3.11 |
| Clearswift | Mailsweeper | 4.3.13 |
| Clearswift | Mailsweeper | 4.3.14 |
| Clearswift | Mailsweeper | 4.3.15 |
| F-Secure | Internet Gatekeeper | 6.3 |
| F-Secure | Internet Gatekeeper | 6.4 |
| F-Secure | Internet Gatekeeper | 6.31 |
| F-Secure | Internet Gatekeeper | 6.32 |
| Paul L Daniels | Ripmime | 1.2.0 |
| Paul L Daniels | Ripmime | 1.2.1 |
| Paul L Daniels | Ripmime | 1.2.2 |
| Paul L Daniels | Ripmime | 1.2.3 |
| Paul L Daniels | Ripmime | 1.2.4 |
| Paul L Daniels | Ripmime | 1.2.5 |
| Paul L Daniels | Ripmime | 1.2.6 |
| Paul L Daniels | Ripmime | 1.2.7 |
| Paul L Daniels | Ripmime | 1.3.2.0 |
| Paul L Daniels | Ripmime | 1.3.2.2 |
| Paul L Daniels | Ripmime | 1.3.2.3 |
References
- http://www.uniras.gov.uk/vuls/2004/380375/mime.htmVendor Advisory
- http://www.uniras.gov.uk/vuls/2004/380375/mime.htmVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2004-0053?
Multiple content security gateway and antivirus products allow remote attackers to bypass content restrictions via MIME messages that use fields that use RFC2047 encoding, which may be interpreted differently by mail clients.
How severe is CVE-2004-0053?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0053 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0053?
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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