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MAILsweeper for SMTP RTF Attachment Denial of Service
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA8919
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Release Date:
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2003-06-02
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Popularity:
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5,992 views
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Critical:
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Moderately critical
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Impact:
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DoS
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | CS MAILsweeper 4.x for SMTP
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Description:
ClearSwift has issued a patch for MAILsweeper for SMTP. This fixes a vulnerability, which potentially can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) on a vulnerable system.
The problem is that emails containing certain attached Rich Text Format files (".rft") can cause the Security service to enter an endless loop, which results in exhaustion of system resources.
Solution:
Apply CS MAILsweeper 4.3 for SMTP Hotfix (4.3.10):
http://www.clearswift.com/download/SQL/downloadList.asp?productID=313
Original Advisory:
http://www.clearswift.com/download/bin/Patches/ReadMe_SMTP_4310.htm
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