CVE-2019-15073 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2019-15073 affecting MAIL2000 versions 6.0 and 7.0. Understand the Open Redirect vulnerability, its impact, affected systems, and mitigation steps.
The MAIL2000 software, versions 6.0 and 7.0, contains an Open Redirect vulnerability that poses a significant risk to various mail systems.
Understanding CVE-2019-15073
The vulnerability allows unauthorized redirection to potentially harmful websites, affecting all web browsers.
What is CVE-2019-15073?
The Open Redirect vulnerability in MAIL2000 versions 6.0 and 7.0 enables malicious redirection to untrusted sites without authentication.
The Impact of CVE-2019-15073
This flaw poses a significant risk to governments, organizations, companies, and universities using MAIL2000, potentially leading to security breaches and unauthorized access.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-15073
The vulnerability details and affected systems.
Vulnerability Description
- CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')
- Allows redirection to malicious sites without authentication
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: MAIL2000
- Vendor: Openfind
- Versions affected: 6.0 (Before 20190919), 7.0 (SP4 Patch 076)
Exploitation Mechanism
- Exploits the Open Redirect vulnerability in web browsers
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2019-15073.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update MAIL2000 to patched versions
- Implement network-level protections
- Educate users on phishing and malicious links
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regular security assessments and audits
- Monitor and restrict outbound traffic
- Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches provided by Openfind
- Stay informed about security updates and advisories