Vulnerability Description
Multiple content security gateway and antivirus products allow remote attackers to bypass content restrictions via MIME messages that use malformed quoting in MIME headers, parameters, and values, including (1) fields that should not be quoted, (2) duplicate quotes, or (3) missing leading or trailing quote characters, which may be interpreted differently by mail clients.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Clearswift | Mailsweeper | 4.3.7 |
| F-Secure | Internet Gatekeeper | 6.3 |
| Paul L Daniels | Ripmime | 1.2.0 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109521027007616&w=2
- http://www.uniras.gov.uk/vuls/2004/380375/mime.htmVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17336
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109521027007616&w=2
- http://www.uniras.gov.uk/vuls/2004/380375/mime.htmVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17336
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-1016?
CVE-2003-1016 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple content security gateway and antivirus products allow remote attackers to bypass content restrictions via MIME messages that use malformed quoting in MIME headers, parameters, and values, inc...
How severe is CVE-2003-1016?
CVE-2003-1016 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-1016?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Clearswift Mailsweeper, F-Secure Internet Gatekeeper, Paul L Daniels Ripmime.