sSMTP 'from_format()' Uninitialized Memory Information Disclosure Vulnerability

BID:31094

Info

sSMTP 'from_format()' Uninitialized Memory Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 31094
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2008-3962
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Sep 09 2008 12:00AM
Updated: Sep 10 2008 11:30PM
Credit: Maurice van der Pot
Vulnerable: Gentoo Linux
Anibal Monsalve Salazar sSMTP 2.62
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

sSMTP 'from_format()' Uninitialized Memory Information Disclosure Vulnerability

sSMTP is prone to an information-disclosure vulnerability.

Remote attackers can exploit this issue to obtain sensitive information that may lead to further attacks.

sSMTP 2.6.2 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

sSMTP 'from_format()' Uninitialized Memory Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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Solution / Fix

sSMTP 'from_format()' Uninitialized Memory Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.

References

sSMTP 'from_format()' Uninitialized Memory Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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