CVE-2008-2784

Description

The smtp_filter function in spamdyke before 3.1.8 does not filter RCPT commands after encountering the first DATA command, which allows remote attackers to use the server as an open mail relay by sending RCPT commands with invalid recipients, followed by a DATA command, followed by arbitrary RCPT commands and a second DATA command.

Category

6.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.58%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1684/references vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/30408 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42658 vdb entry
http://www.spamdyke.org/documentation/Changelog.txt

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2784?
CVE-2008-2784 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-2784?
To fix CVE-2008-2784, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-2784 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-2784 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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