CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-1691: Input Validation

First published: Mon Apr 07 2008(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in SLMail.exe in SLMail Pro 6.3.1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (UDP service outage) via a large packet to UDP port 54. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Slmail<=6.3.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-1691?

    CVE-2008-1691 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability which can disrupt the UDP service of SLMail.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-1691?

    To fix CVE-2008-1691, upgrade SLMail Pro to a version later than 6.3.1.0 to mitigate the issue.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2008-1691?

    CVE-2008-1691 affects SLMail Pro version 6.3.1.0 and earlier.

  • Can CVE-2008-1691 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2008-1691 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending large packets to UDP port 54.

  • What type of attack is associated with CVE-2008-1691?

    CVE-2008-1691 is associated with a denial of service attack which causes an outage of the UDP service.

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