Vulnerability Details : 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 opportunistic circumstances by reading a message.
Vulnerability category: Information leak
Products affected by CVE-2008-3962
- cpe:2.3:a:ssmtp:ssmtp:2.62:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ssmtp:ssmtp:2.61:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-3962
0.92%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 83 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2008-3962
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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2.6
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LOW | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
4.9
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2.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2008-3962
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The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2008-3962
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45038
sSMTP from_format() information disclosure CVE-2008-3962 Vulnerability Report
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/6
oss-security - Re: ssmtp =2.62 unitialized memory disclosure
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/5
oss-security - ssmtp =2.62 unitialized memory disclosure
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https://bugs.gentoo.org/234391
234391 – (CVE-2008-3962) mail-mta/ssmtp <2.62-r3 unitialized memory disclosure (CVE-2008-3962)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31094
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2597
Site en constructionVendor Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/11/2
oss-security - Re: ssmtp =2.62 unitialized memory disclosure
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