CVE-2008-3962
EPSS 2.0%
Description
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.
How to fix CVE-2008-3962
To remediate CVE-2008-3962, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/ssmtp—upgrade to 2.62-1.1 or later
Is CVE-2008-3962 being exploited?
Low — EPSS is 2.0%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 2.62-1.1