How severe is CVE-2004-1098?

CVE-2004-1098 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-1098 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1098?

CVE-2004-1098 primarily affects Roaring Penguin Mimedefang. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1098?

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-2004-1098 published?

CVE-2004-1098 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1098

CVE-2004-1098 is a high-severity vulnerability in Roaring Penguin Mimedefang 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: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Roaring Penguin Mimedefang
Published: 2005-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1098?: 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 severe is CVE-2004-1098?: CVE-2004-1098 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-1098 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1098?: CVE-2004-1098 primarily affects Roaring Penguin Mimedefang. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1098?: 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-2004-1098 published?: CVE-2004-1098 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (28)

cpe:2.3:a:roaring_penguin:mimedefang:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:roaring_penguin:mimedefang:2.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:roaring_penguin:mimedefang:2.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:roaring_penguin:mimedefang:2.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:roaring_penguin:mimedefang:2.38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:roaring_penguin:mimedefang:2.39:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:roaring_penguin:mimedefang:2.41:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:roaring_penguin:mimedefang:2.42:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:roaring_penguin:mimedefang:2.43:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:roaring_penguin:mimedefang:2.44:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:roaring_penguin:mimedefang:2.45:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:roaring_penguin:mimedefang:4.46:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:roaring_penguin:mimedefang:4.47:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:9.2:*:amd64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:10.0:*:amd64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:10.1:*:x86_64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux_corporate_server:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux_corporate_server:2.1:*:x86_64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:9.0:*:x86_64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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