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.
ProviderTypeBase ScoreAtk. VectorAtk. ComplexityPriv. RequiredVector
NISTNIST
2.6 UNKNOWN
NETWORK
HIGH
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
mitreCNA
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CVEADP
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Base Score
CVSS 3.x
EPSS Score
Percentile: 68%
VendorProductVersion
ssmtpssmtp
2.61
ssmtpssmtp
2.62
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= Vulnerable software versions
Debian logo
Debian Releases
Debian Product
Codename
ssmtp
bullseye
2.64-10
fixed
etch
no-dsa
bookworm
2.64-11
fixed
sid
2.64-12
fixed
trixie
2.64-12
fixed
Ubuntu logo
Ubuntu Releases
Ubuntu Product
Codename
ssmtp
intrepid
Fixed 2.62-1ubuntu3
released
hardy
Fixed 2.61-13ubuntu1.1
released
gutsy
Fixed 2.61-12ubuntu1.1
released
feisty
ignored
dapper
Fixed 2.61-5ubuntu0.1
released
Common Weakness Enumeration
References
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/5
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/6
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/11/2
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31094
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2597
https://bugs.gentoo.org/234391
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45038
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/5
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/6
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/11/2
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31094
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2597
https://bugs.gentoo.org/234391
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45038