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CVE-2008-3177

UnknownEPSS 5.13%

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CVE-2008-3177 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Sophos virus detection engine 2.75 on Linux and Unix, as used in Sophos Email Appliance, Pure Message for Unix, and Sophos Anti-Virus Interface (SAVI), allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (engine crash) via zero-length MIME attachments.. EPSS estimates a 5.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sophos virus detection engine 2.75 on Linux and Unix, as used in Sophos Email Appliance, Pure Message for Unix, and Sophos Anti-Virus Interface (SAVI), allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (engine crash) via zero-length MIME attachments.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.13%

91.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SophosEs1000All versions
SophosEs4000All versions
SophosSophos Anti-VirusAll versions
SophosSophos Puremessage Anti-VirusAll versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3177?
Sophos virus detection engine 2.75 on Linux and Unix, as used in Sophos Email Appliance, Pure Message for Unix, and Sophos Anti-Virus Interface (SAVI), allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (engine crash) via zero-length MIME attachments.
How severe is CVE-2008-3177?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3177 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3177?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST