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.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:HAccess ComplexityHigh
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:PConfidentialityPartial
I:NIntegrityNone
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
ssmtp
oss-project
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
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References
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2597
vupen.com
https://bugs.gentoo.org/234391
bugs.gentoo.org
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45038
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
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