CVE-2004-0552: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-0552: Sophos Small Business Suite 1.00 on Windows does not properly handle files whose names contain reserved MS-...

Sophos Small Business Suite 1.00 on Windows does not properly handle files whose names contain reserved MS-DOS device names such as (1) LPT1, (2) COM1, (3) AUX, (4) CON, or (5) PRN, which can allow malicious code to bypass detection when it is installed, copied, or executed.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 00:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This old Sophos Small Business Suite issue could let malicious files avoid detection on Windows by abusing reserved MS-DOS device names. The main business concern is not remote takeover by itself, but weakened malware detection on legacy endpoints using this product. Exposure appears limited to Windows environments still running Sophos Small Business Suite 1.00 or closely related unsupported legacy deployments. The provided sources do not identify broader affected versions or current CPE data. Treat this as a legacy-control risk. It is unlikely to drive emergency action unless the old Sophos product is still deployed, but any confirmed deployment should be retired or replaced because the protection layer may be bypassable. Mitigation focus: Inventory Windows endpoints for Sophos Small Business Suite 1.00.; Check Sophos or archival vendor guidance for product-specific updates or retirement advice.; Replace unsupported legacy endpoint protection with a currently supported product..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 02:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 28, 2004, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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sophos-business-security-bypass(17468)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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