VulnerabilityModified
CVE-2008-3962
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…
LOW 2.6EPSS 1.98%
Does this matter?
Lower severity and a low EPSS score (1.98%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.
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.
- CVSS 2.0
- 2.6 LOWAV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
- EPSS
- 1.98% probability · 79th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-200
- Affected
- ssmtp/ssmtp
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/11/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31094
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2597Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/234391
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45038
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/11/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31094
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2597Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/234391
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45038
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.