CVE-2009-2543 Security feature bypass in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass malware detection in IBM Proventia security products by using modified ZIP or CAB archives.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2009-2543?

CVE-2009-2543 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Jul 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the IBM Proventia engine 4.9.0.0.44 20081231, as used in IBM Proventia Network Mail Security System, Network Mail Security System Virtual Appliance, Desktop Endpoint Security, Network Multi-Function Security (MFS), and possibly other products, allow remote attackers to bypass detection of malware via a modified (1) ZIP or (2) CAB archive, a related issue to CVE-2009-1240.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2543?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Ibm Proventia Desktop Endpoint Security, Ibm Proventia Network Mail Security System, Ibm Proventia Network Mail Security System Vitual Appliance, Ibm Proventia Network Multi-Function Security.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2543?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2543 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2009-2543 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2543 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r6wx-j8f2-9xr4.

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