CVE-2001-1542

Published Dec 31, 2001 network_associates

Overview

CVE-2001-1542 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting network_associates webshield_smtp. It was published on December 31, 2001.

Technical Description

NAI WebShield SMTP 4.5 and possibly 4.5 MR1a does not filter improperly MIME encoded email attachments, which could allow remote attackers to bypass filtering and possibly execute arbitrary code in email clients that process the invalid attachments.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from network_associates. Update webshield_smtp to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status

References

Ref archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-11/0294.html Ref www.iss.net/security_center/static/7637.php Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/3601 Ref archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-11/0294.html Ref www.iss.net/security_center/static/7637.php Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/3601

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1542?

CVE-2001-1542 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting network_associates webshield_smtp. It was published on December 31, 2001.

How severe is CVE-2001-1542?

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