CVE-2008-3177

Name: CVE-2008-3177
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-07-15T18:41:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.13%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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

CWE-16

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sophos	Es1000	All versions
Sophos	Es4000	All versions
Sophos	Sophos Anti-Virus	All versions
Sophos	Sophos Puremessage Anti-Virus	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 15, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3177?

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