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CVE-2008-3889

UnknownEPSS 0.71%

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CVE-2008-3889 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Postfix 2.4 before 2.4.9, 2.5 before 2.5.5, and 2.6 before 2.6-20080902, when used with the Linux 2.6 kernel, leaks epoll file descriptors during execution of "non-Postfix" commands, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (application slowdown or exit) via a crafted command, as demonstrated by a command in a .forward file.. EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Postfix 2.4 before 2.4.9, 2.5 before 2.5.5, and 2.6 before 2.6-20080902, when used with the Linux 2.6 kernel, leaks epoll file descriptors during execution of "non-Postfix" commands, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (application slowdown or exit) via a crafted command, as demonstrated by a command in a .forward file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.71%

48.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PostfixPostfix2.4
PostfixPostfix2.4.0
PostfixPostfix2.4.1
PostfixPostfix2.4.2
PostfixPostfix2.4.3
PostfixPostfix2.4.4
PostfixPostfix2.4.5
PostfixPostfix2.4.6
PostfixPostfix2.4.7
PostfixPostfix2.4.8
PostfixPostfix2.5.1
PostfixPostfix2.5.2
PostfixPostfix2.5.3
PostfixPostfix2.6

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3889?
Postfix 2.4 before 2.4.9, 2.5 before 2.5.5, and 2.6 before 2.6-20080902, when used with the Linux 2.6 kernel, leaks epoll file descriptors during execution of "non-Postfix" commands, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (application slowdown or exit) via a crafted command, as demonstrated by a command in a .forward file.
How severe is CVE-2008-3889?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3889 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3889?
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