# CVE-2003-1154: MAILsweeper for SMTP 4.3 allows remote attackers to bypass virus protection via a mail message with a malformed zip attachment, as exploited

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2005-05-10 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

MAILsweeper for SMTP 4.3 allows remote attackers to bypass virus protection via a mail message with a malformed zip attachment, as exploited by certain MIMAIL virus variants.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8982
- http://www.computerworld.co.nz/cw.nsf/0/BF9E8E6E2D313E5FCC256DD70016473F?OpenDocument&More=
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13611
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10148
- http://www.osvdb.org/2772

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