CVE-2008-3962

LowCVSS 2.6/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 2.6/10AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Weakness enumeration

CWE-200

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published: Sep 11, 2008
Last modified: Jun 16, 2026
NVD status: Modified

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