CVE-2002-1121
CVE-2002-1121 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gfi Mailsecurity 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: 7% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Gfi Mailsecurity
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SMTP content filter engines, including (1) GFI MailSecurity for Exchange/SMTP before 7.2, (2) InterScan VirusWall before 3.52 build 1494, (3) the default configuration of MIMEDefang before 2.21, and possibly other products, do not detect fragmented emails as defined in RFC2046 ("Message Fragmentation and Reassembly") and supported in such products as Outlook Express, which allows remote attackers to bypass content filtering, including virus checking, via fragmented emails of the message/partial content type.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2002-1121?
- SMTP content filter engines, including (1) GFI MailSecurity for Exchange/SMTP before 7.2, (2) InterScan VirusWall before 3.52 build 1494, (3) the default configuration of MIMEDefang before 2.21, and possibly other products, do not detect fragmented emails as defined in RFC2046 ("Message Fragmentation and Reassembly") and supported in such products as Outlook Express, which allows remote attackers to bypass content filtering, including virus checking, via fragmented emails of the message/partial content type.
- How severe is CVE-2002-1121?
- CVE-2002-1121 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2002-1121 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2002-1121?
- CVE-2002-1121 primarily affects Gfi Mailsecurity. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2002-1121?
- 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-2002-1121 published?
- CVE-2002-1121 was published on 2002-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0134.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0135.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q3/0113.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103184267105132&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103184501408453&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10088.php
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/836088
- http://www.securiteam.com/securitynews/5YP0A0K8CM.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5696
Affected products (11)
- cpe:2.3:a:gfi:mailsecurity:7.2:*:exchange_smtp:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:network_associates:webshield_smtp:4.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:network_associates:webshield_smtp:4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:network_associates:webshield_smtp:4.5.44:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:network_associates:webshield_smtp:4.5.74.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:roaring_penguin:canit:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:roaring_penguin:mimedefang:2.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:roaring_penguin:mimedefang:2.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:interscan_viruswall:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:interscan_viruswall:3.51:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:interscan_viruswall:3.52:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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