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CVE-2008-2784

6.4 · MEDIUM

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 s…

Published Jun 19, 2008spamdykeCWE-264EPSS 1.36%

Overview

CVE-2008-2784 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting spamdyke spamdyke. It was published on June 19, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from spamdyke. Update spamdyke to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/30408Refwww.spamdyke.org/documentation/Changelog.txtRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1684/referencesRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42658Refsecunia.com/advisories/30408Refwww.spamdyke.org/documentation/Changelog.txtRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1684/referencesRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42658

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2784?

CVE-2008-2784 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting spamdyke spamdyke. It was published on June 19, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2008-2784?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-2784?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from spamdyke. Update spamdyke to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-2784?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-2784 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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