CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-1581

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The File Blocker feature in Clearswift MAILsweeper for SMTP 4.2 allows remote attackers to bypass e-mail attachment filtering policies via a modified name in a Content-Type header.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to send malicious attachments, potentially leading to system infections within the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the software to the latest version and implement additional security measures to protect against malicious attachments.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The File Blocker feature in Clearswift MAILsweeper for SMTP 4.2 allows remote attackers to bypass e-mail attachment filtering policies via a modified name in a Content-Type header.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS