CVE-2007-4242
CVE-2007-4242 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Astaro Security Gateway with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Astaro Security Gateway
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The pop3 Proxy in Astaro Security Gateway (ASG) 7 does not perform virus scanning of attachments that exceed the maximum attachment size, and passes these attachments, which allows remote attackers to bypass this scanning via a large attachment.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-4242?
- The pop3 Proxy in Astaro Security Gateway (ASG) 7 does not perform virus scanning of attachments that exceed the maximum attachment size, and passes these attachments, which allows remote attackers to bypass this scanning via a large attachment.
- How severe is CVE-2007-4242?
- CVE-2007-4242 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2007-4242 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-4242?
- CVE-2007-4242 affects Astaro Security Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-4242?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2007-4242 published?
- CVE-2007-4242 was published on 2007-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2981
- http://www.hescominsoon.com/archives/773
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/475642/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/477120/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018543
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35827
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:h:astaro:security_gateway:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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