CVE-2008-7255

Name: CVE-2008-7255
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-04-20T16:30:00.413+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-7255 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. login_screen.tcl in aMSN (aka Alvaro's Messenger) before 0.97.1 saves a password after logout, which allows physically proximate attackers to hijack a session by visiting an unattended workstation.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

login_screen.tcl in aMSN (aka Alvaro's Messenger) before 0.97.1 saves a password after logout, which allows physically proximate attackers to hijack a session by visiting an unattended workstation.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Amsn	Amsn	<= 0.97
Amsn	Amsn	0.83
Amsn	Amsn	0.90
Amsn	Amsn	0.91
Amsn	Amsn	0.92
Amsn	Amsn	0.93
Amsn	Amsn	0.94
Amsn	Amsn	0.95
Amsn	Amsn	0.96

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 20, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-7255?

login_screen.tcl in aMSN (aka Alvaro's Messenger) before 0.97.1 saves a password after logout, which allows physically proximate attackers to hijack a session by visiting an unattended workstation.

How severe is CVE-2008-7255?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-7255 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7255?

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