ScanMail allows access to sensitive files

scanmail-file-access (17962) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

Trend Micro ScanMail for Domino leaves certain files accessible through a Web browser. A remote attacker could use this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information and disable the anti-virus protection.


Consequences:

Obtain Information

Remedy:

No remedy available as of February 6, 2010.

References:

  • Nessus Plugin 14312: ScanMail file check.
  • Trend Micro Web site: ScanMail for Domino (Formerly ScanMail for Lotus Notes) System Requirements.
  • BID-11612: Trend Micro ScanMail for Domino Remote File Disclosure Vulnerability
  • CVE-2004-1003: Trend ScanMail allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information or disable the anti-virus capability via the smency.nsf file.

Platforms Affected:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 SP3 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
  • Trend Micro ScanMail for Domino

Reported:

Nov 04, 2004

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