MDaemon Content Filter Directory Traversal Vulnerability
Severity: MEDIUM
Advisory Date: FEB 10, 2011
DESCRIPTION
The vulnerability is caused due to an input validation error in MDaemon's content filter. This can be exploited to write files to arbitrary directories via e.g. a specially crafted email containing a virus-infected attachment with directory traversal sequences in its filename (e.g. "../../../../../file.exe").
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1000898
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1000898 - MDaemon Content Filter Directory Traversal Vulnerability