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CVE-2008-7258

2.1 · LOW

The standardise function in Anibal Monsalve Salazar sSMTP 2.61 and 2.62 allows local users to cause a denial of service (application exit) via an e-mail message containing a long line that begins w…

Published Aug 20, 2010anibal_monsalve_salazCWE-20EPSS 1.05%

Overview

CVE-2008-7258 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting anibal_monsalve_salaz ssmtp. It was published on August 20, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The standardise function in Anibal Monsalve Salazar sSMTP 2.61 and 2.62 allows local users to cause a denial of service (application exit) via an e-mail message containing a long line that begins with a . (dot) character. NOTE: CVE disputes this issue because it is solely a usability problem for senders of messages with certain long lines, and has no security impact

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from anibal_monsalve_salaz. 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

Reflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-August/045407.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-August/045422.htmlRefmarc.info/?l=oss-security&m=128013391907262&w=2Refmarc.info/?l=oss-security&m=128017258305041&w=2Refmarc.info/?l=oss-security&m=128077707318085&w=2Refpatch-tracker.debian.org/patch/series/view/ssmtp/2.62-3/345780-standardise-bufsizeRefsecunia.com/advisories/41009Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/08/19/6Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/41965Refbugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ssmtp/+bug/282424

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7258?

CVE-2008-7258 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting anibal_monsalve_salaz ssmtp. It was published on August 20, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2008-7258?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-7258?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from anibal_monsalve_salaz. 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-2008-7258?

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