VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2008-3962

CVSS score2.6 LOW
EPSS probability1.98%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2008-09-11
Last modified2026-06-16
CVSS vectorAV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

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.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

Primary references