CVE-2007-4242

Name: CVE-2007-4242
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-08-08T22:17:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.54%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-4242 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The pop3 Proxy in Astaro Security Gateway (ASG) 7 does not perform virus scanning of attachments that exceed the maximum attachment size, and passes these attachments, which allows remote attackers to bypass this scanning via a large attachment.. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The pop3 Proxy in Astaro Security Gateway (ASG) 7 does not perform virus scanning of attachments that exceed the maximum attachment size, and passes these attachments, which allows remote attackers to bypass this scanning via a large attachment.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.54%

71.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Astaro	Security Gateway	7.0

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 8, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-4242?

How severe is CVE-2007-4242?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-4242 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4242?

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Source: NVD / NIST