Vulnerability Description
McAfee GroupShield for Microsoft Exchange on Exchange Server 2000, and possibly other anti-virus or anti-spam products from McAfee or other vendors, does not scan X- headers for malicious content, which allows remote attackers to bypass virus detection via a crafted message, as demonstrated by a message with an X-Testing header and no message body.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee | Groupshield | All versions |
| Microsoft | Exchange Server | 2000 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.nmrc.org/~thegnome/blog/apr09/Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50354
- http://www.nmrc.org/~thegnome/blog/apr09/Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50354
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1491?
CVE-2009-1491 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). McAfee GroupShield for Microsoft Exchange on Exchange Server 2000, and possibly other anti-virus or anti-spam products from McAfee or other vendors, does not scan X- headers for malicious content, whi...
How severe is CVE-2009-1491?
CVE-2009-1491 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1491?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mcafee Groupshield, Microsoft Exchange Server.