Clearswift MIMEsweeper For Web ActiveX Bypass Vulnerability

BID:14248

Info

Clearswift MIMEsweeper For Web ActiveX Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 14248
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jul 13 2005 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 13 2005 12:00AM
Credit: Reported by the vendor.
Vulnerable: Clearswift MIMEsweeper For Web 5.0.5
Clearswift MIMEsweeper For Web 5.0.4
Clearswift MIMEsweeper For Web 5.0.3
Clearswift MIMEsweeper For Web 5.0.2
Clearswift MIMEsweeper For Web 5.0.1
Clearswift MIMEsweeper For Web 4.0
Not Vulnerable: Clearswift MIMEsweeper For Web 5.1

Discussion

Clearswift MIMEsweeper For Web ActiveX Bypass Vulnerability

MIMEsweeper For Web may be exploited to bypass security restrictions.

Reportedly, the application fails to filter specially crafted files containing ActiveX code.

Due to the nature of the application, this issue can create a false sense of security for users protected by it, leading to various attacks.

MIMEsweeper For Web versions prior to 5.1 are affected.

Exploit / POC

Clearswift MIMEsweeper For Web ActiveX Bypass Vulnerability

An exploit is not required.

Solution / Fix

Clearswift MIMEsweeper For Web ActiveX Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released MIMEsweeper For Web 5.1 to address this issue. Please contact the vendor to obtain a fixed version.

References

Clearswift MIMEsweeper For Web ActiveX Bypass Vulnerability

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