CVE-2008-3962

Description

The from_format function in ssmtp.c in ssmtp 2.61 and 2.62, in certain configurations, uses uninitialized memory for the From: field of an e-mail message, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (memory contents) in opportunistic circumstances by reading a message.

Category

2.6
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.52%
Vendor Advisory vupen.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2597 vdb entry vendor advisory
https://bugs.gentoo.org/234391
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45038 vdb entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/11/2 mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/6 mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/5 mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31094 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3962?
CVE-2008-3962 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-3962?
To fix CVE-2008-3962, 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-2008-3962 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-3962 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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