CVE-2004-1098

UnknownEPSS 1.58%

Last modified

CVE-2004-1098 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. MIMEDefang in MIME-tools 5.414 allows remote attackers to bypass virus scanning capabilities via an e-mail attachment with a virus that contains an empty boundary string in the Content-Type header.. EPSS estimates a 1.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

MIMEDefang in MIME-tools 5.414 allows remote attackers to bypass virus scanning capabilities via an e-mail attachment with a virus that contains an empty boundary string in the Content-Type header.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.58%

72.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Roaring PenguinMimedefang2.4
Roaring PenguinMimedefang2.14
Roaring PenguinMimedefang2.20
Roaring PenguinMimedefang2.21
Roaring PenguinMimedefang2.38
Roaring PenguinMimedefang2.39
Roaring PenguinMimedefang2.41
Roaring PenguinMimedefang2.42
Roaring PenguinMimedefang2.43
Roaring PenguinMimedefang2.44
Roaring PenguinMimedefang2.45
Roaring PenguinMimedefang4.46
Roaring PenguinMimedefang4.47
MandrakesoftMandrake Linux9.2
MandrakesoftMandrake Linux10.0
MandrakesoftMandrake Linux10.1
MandrakesoftMandrake Linux Corporate Server2.1
SuseSuse Linux8.0
SuseSuse Linux8.1
SuseSuse Linux8.2
SuseSuse Linux9.0
SuseSuse Linux9.1
SuseSuse Linux9.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-1098?
MIMEDefang in MIME-tools 5.414 allows remote attackers to bypass virus scanning capabilities via an e-mail attachment with a virus that contains an empty boundary string in the Content-Type header.
How severe is CVE-2004-1098?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1098 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1098?
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