Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mailscanner | Mailscanner | <= 3.2_6-1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10609.phpPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6148
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10609.phpPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6148
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-2228?
CVE-2002-2228 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). 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 ch...
How severe is CVE-2002-2228?
CVE-2002-2228 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-2228?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mailscanner Mailscanner.