PT-2008-5292 · Ssmtp · Ssmtp

Maurice Van Der Pot · Published 2008-09-10 · Updated 2017-08-08 · CVE-2008-3962

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

2.6

Low

Base vector

AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions ssmtp versions 2.61 through 2.62

Description The issue concerns the use of uninitialized memory by the from format function in certain configurations, potentially allowing remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading an email message.

Recommendations For versions 2.61 and 2.62, consider updating to a newer version that addresses this issue, as using uninitialized memory can lead to information disclosure in specific circumstances. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Information Disclosure

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Related Identifiers

CVE-2008-3962

Affected Products

Ssmtp

References · 11

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-3962 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2008-3962 · Vendor Advisory
• http://vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2597 · Vendor Advisory
• https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2008-3962 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/DEBIAN-CVE-2008-3962 · Vendor Advisory
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/5 · Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45038 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/31094 · Note
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/11/2 · Note
• https://bugs.gentoo.org/234391 · Note
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/6 · Note