CVE-2010-3292

Name: CVE-2010-3292
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-12T21:15:10.253+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-3292 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The update{_bad,}_phishing_sites scripts in mailscanner 4.79.11-2 downloads files and trusts them without using encryption (e.g., https) or digital signature checking which could allow an attacker to replace certain configuration files (e.g., phishing whitelist) via dns/packet spoofing.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The update{_bad,}_phishing_sites scripts in mailscanner 4.79.11-2 downloads files and trusts them without using encryption (e.g., https) or digital signature checking which could allow an attacker to replace certain configuration files (e.g., phishing whitelist) via dns/packet spoofing.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-311

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mailscanner	Mailscanner	4.79.11-2

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2010-3292Broken Link
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=596396Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-3292Third Party Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/13/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2010-3292Broken Link
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=596396Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-3292Third Party Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/13/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 12, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-3292?

How severe is CVE-2010-3292?

CVE-2010-3292 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3292?

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-2010-3292?

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Source: NVD / NIST