# CVE-2009-1240: Unspecified vulnerability in the IBM Proventia engine 4.9.0.0.44 20081231, as used in IBM Proventia Network Mail Security System, Network Ma

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2009-04-03 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the IBM Proventia engine 4.9.0.0.44 20081231, as used in IBM Proventia Network Mail Security System, Network Mail Security System Virtual Appliance, Desktop Endpoint Security, Network Multi-Function Security (MFS), and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to bypass detection of malware via a modified RAR archive.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504995/100/0/threaded
- http://blog.zoller.lu/2009/04/ibm-proventia-evasion-limited-details.html
- http://iss.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/iss.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=5417
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34345
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504987/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502369/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504992/100/0/threaded

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