CVE-2006-3523

Description

Clearswift MIMEsweeper for Web before 5.1.15 Hotfix allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an encrypted archived .RAR file, which triggers a scan error and causes the Web Policy Engine service to terminate.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.65%

Third-Party Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27643	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/20998	third party advisory patch
http://download.mimesweeper.com/www/TechnicalDocumentation/WebReadMeHotfix5115.htm
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2731	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3523?: CVE-2006-3523 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-3523?: To fix CVE-2006-3523, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-3523 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-3523 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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