CVE-2008-3177
First published: Tue Jul 15 2008(Updated: )
Sophos virus detection engine 2.75 on Linux and Unix, as used in Sophos Email Appliance, Pure Message for Unix, and Sophos Anti-Virus Interface (SAVI), allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (engine crash) via zero-length MIME attachments.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sophos Email Appliance | =es1000 | |
| Sophos Email Appliance | =es4000 | |
| Sophos ES1000 | ||
| Sophos ES4000 | ||
| Sophos Anti-Virus | ||
| Sophos PureMessage Anti-virus |
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Reference Links
- http://www.sophos.com/support/knowledgebase/article/42245.html?_log_from=rss
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30110
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020462
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31037
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2053/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43703
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3177?
CVE-2008-3177 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause the Sophos virus detection engine to crash.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3177?
To fix CVE-2008-3177, you should upgrade to a patched version of the Sophos antivirus software that addresses this vulnerability.
Which software is affected by CVE-2008-3177?
CVE-2008-3177 affects Sophos Email Appliance, Sophos ES1000, Sophos ES4000, Sophos Anti-Virus, and Sophos PureMessage Anti-virus.
Who can exploit CVE-2008-3177?
CVE-2008-3177 can be exploited by remote attackers through the sending of zero-length MIME attachments.
What is the impact of CVE-2008-3177 on system performance?
The impact of CVE-2008-3177 is a denial of service that can lead to a system crash, thereby affecting service availability.
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