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.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR cpe:2.3:a:ssmtp:ssmtp:2.61:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ssmtp:ssmtp:2.62:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 00:50

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/5 - () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/5 -
References () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/6 - () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/6 -
References () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/11/2 - () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/11/2 -
References () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31094 - () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31094 -
References () http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2597 - Vendor Advisory () http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2597 - Vendor Advisory
References () https://bugs.gentoo.org/234391 - () https://bugs.gentoo.org/234391 -
References () https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45038 - () https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45038 -

Information

Published : 2008-09-11 01:13

Updated : 2024-11-21 00:50


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