CVE-2008-6185

Name: CVE-2008-6185
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-02-19T18:30:00.343+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.70%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-6185 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. NoticeWare Email Server NG 5.1.2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via multiple POP3 requests with a long PASS command.. EPSS estimates a 2.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NoticeWare Email Server NG 5.1.2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via multiple POP3 requests with a long PASS command.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.70%

84.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Noticeware	Noticeware Email Server Ng	5.1.2.2

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 19, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6185?

NoticeWare Email Server NG 5.1.2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via multiple POP3 requests with a long PASS command.

How severe is CVE-2008-6185?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6185 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6185?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2008-6185?

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Source: NVD / NIST