CVE-2008-7104
First published: Thu Aug 27 2009(Updated: )
Sophos PureMessage Scanner service (PMScanner.exe) in PureMessage for Microsoft Exchange 3.0 before 3.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (message queue delay and incomplete spam rule update) via a crafted (1) RTF or (2) PDF file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sophos PureMessage Anti-virus | =3.0 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-7104?
CVE-2008-7104 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause service disruption.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7104?
To mitigate CVE-2008-7104, it is recommended to upgrade to PureMessage for Microsoft Exchange version 3.0.2 or later.
What are the effects of exploiting CVE-2008-7104?
Exploiting CVE-2008-7104 can lead to denial of service, causing message queue delays and incomplete updates to spam rules.
Which software is affected by CVE-2008-7104?
CVE-2008-7104 specifically affects Sophos PureMessage for Microsoft Exchange version 3.0.
Can CVE-2008-7104 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-7104 can be exploited remotely by sending crafted RTF or PDF files to the affected service.
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/references
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/remedy
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/sophos
- canonical/sophos puremessage anti-virus
- version/sophos puremessage anti-virus/3.0