CVE-2004-1098: MIMEDefang in MIME-tools 5.414 allows remote attackers to bypass virus scanning capabilities via an e-mail att
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CVE-2004-1098 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mimedefang, mandrake linux, mandrake linux corporate server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
MIMEDefang in MIME-tools 5.414 allows remote attackers to bypass virus scanning capabilities via an e-mail attachment with a virus that contains an empty boundary string in the Content-Type header.
Why this priority
High severity
On your watchlist
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
mandrakesoft mandrake linux MITIGATE
Affected: 9.2 · 10.0 · 10.1
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.2
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
mandrakesoft mandrake linux corporate server MITIGATE
Affected: 2.1
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.1
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
suse suse linux MITIGATE
Affected: 8.0 · 8.1 · 8.2 · 9.0 · 9.1 · 9.2
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
Verify at the official sourceNVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2004-1098?
mimedefang: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; mandrake linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; mandrake linux corporate server: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2004-1098 being exploited?
CVE-2004-1098 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2004-1098 affect?
CVE-2004-1098 affects mimedefang, mandrake linux, mandrake linux corporate server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). MIMEDefang in MIME-tools 5.414 allows remote attackers to bypass virus scanning capabilities via an e-mail attachment with a virus that contains an empty boundary string in the Content-Type header.
How urgent is CVE-2004-1098?
Priority 50/100. High severity; On your watchlist
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