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.
                
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                    Configurations
                    Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
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| References | () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/5 - | |
| References | () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/6 - | |
| References | () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/11/2 - | |
| References | () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31094 - | |
| References | () http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2597 - Vendor Advisory | |
| References | () https://bugs.gentoo.org/234391 - | |
| References | () https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45038 - | 
Information
                Published : 2008-09-11 01:13
Updated : 2025-04-09 00:30
NVD link : CVE-2008-3962
Mitre link : CVE-2008-3962
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2008-3962
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Products Affected
                ssmtp
- ssmtp
CWE
                
                    
                        
                        CWE-200
                        
            Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
