MIME Field Bypass Vulnerability in Antivirus and Content Security Gateway Products

CVE-2003-1014

What is CVE-2003-1014?

Various antivirus and content security gateway products are susceptible to a vulnerability that enables remote attackers to bypass content security measures. This occurs through the manipulation of MIME messages that contain multiple fields with identical names. Due to potential differences in interpretation by mail clients, attackers can exploit this flaw to execute unauthorized actions or gain access to restricted content. It’s critical for organizations using these products to implement safeguards and updates to protect against such vulnerabilities.

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