SB2025042921 - Security restrictions bypass in Proofpoint Enterprise Protection



SB2025042921 - Security restrictions bypass in Proofpoint Enterprise Protection

Published: April 29, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025042921
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Protection Mechanism Failure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-10635)

CWE-ID: CWE-693 - Protection Mechanism Failure

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in attachment scanning feature. A remote attacker can send a malicious S/MIME attachment with an opaque signature and bypass attachment scanning security policy.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.