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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2009.1110
Hotfix 4 for Websense Email Security v7.1
21 October 2009
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Websense Email Security
Operating System: Windows
Impact/Access: Denial of Service -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Cross-site Scripting -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
Member content until: Friday, November 20 2009
OVERVIEW
Websense has released Hotfix 4 for Websense Email Security v7.1
correcting two vulnerabilities.
IMPACT
Websense reports that Hotfix 4 fixes two security issues:
"A remote distributed Denial of Services (DoS) vulnerability allowed
remote attackers to disable the Websense Email Security Web
Administrator service. This vulnerability has been fixed." [1]
"A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Websense Email
Security Web Administrator has been fixed." [1]
MITIGATION
Websense has made Hotfix 4 for Websense Email Security v7.1
available for download on their website. [1]
REFERENCES
[1] About Hotfix 4 for Websense Email Security v7.1
http://kb.websense.com/display/4n/kb/article.aspx?aid=4786
AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate. However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.
If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT
Incident Reporting Form at:
http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192
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