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CVE-2008-3962

2.6 · LOW

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 obta…

Published Sep 11, 2008ssmtpCWE-200EPSS 1.98%

Overview

CVE-2008-3962 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting ssmtp ssmtp. It was published on September 11, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ssmtp. Update ssmtp 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

Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/5Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/6Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/11/2Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/31094Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2597Refbugs.gentoo.org/234391Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45038Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/5Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/6Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/11/2

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3962?

CVE-2008-3962 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting ssmtp ssmtp. It was published on September 11, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2008-3962?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-3962?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ssmtp. Update ssmtp 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-2008-3962?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-3962 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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