How severe is CVE-2001-1542?

CVE-2001-1542 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-1542 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1542?

CVE-2001-1542 primarily affects Network Associates Webshield Smtp. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1542?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2001-1542 published?

CVE-2001-1542 was published on 2001-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1542

CVE-2001-1542 is a high-severity vulnerability in Network Associates Webshield Smtp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Network Associates Webshield Smtp
Published: 2001-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

NAI WebShield SMTP 4.5 and possibly 4.5 MR1a does not filter improperly MIME encoded email attachments, which could allow remote attackers to bypass filtering and possibly execute arbitrary code in email clients that process the invalid attachments.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1542?: NAI WebShield SMTP 4.5 and possibly 4.5 MR1a does not filter improperly MIME encoded email attachments, which could allow remote attackers to bypass filtering and possibly execute arbitrary code in email clients that process the invalid attachments.
How severe is CVE-2001-1542?: CVE-2001-1542 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-1542 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1542?: CVE-2001-1542 primarily affects Network Associates Webshield Smtp. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1542?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-1542 published?: CVE-2001-1542 was published on 2001-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:network_associates:webshield_smtp:4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:network_associates:webshield_smtp:4.5_mr1a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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