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CVE-2008-4491

UnknownEPSS 1.20%

Last modified

CVE-2008-4491 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Apple Mail.app 3.5 on Mac OS X, when "Store draft messages on the server" is enabled, stores draft copies of S/MIME email in plaintext on the email server, which allows server owners and remote man-in-the-middle attackers to read sensitive mail.. EPSS estimates a 1.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apple Mail.app 3.5 on Mac OS X, when "Store draft messages on the server" is enabled, stores draft copies of S/MIME email in plaintext on the email server, which allows server owners and remote man-in-the-middle attackers to read sensitive mail.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.20%

64.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleMail3.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4491?
Apple Mail.app 3.5 on Mac OS X, when "Store draft messages on the server" is enabled, stores draft copies of S/MIME email in plaintext on the email server, which allows server owners and remote man-in-the-middle attackers to read sensitive mail.
How severe is CVE-2008-4491?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4491 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4491?
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