CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-7106

First published: Thu Aug 27 2009(Updated: )

The installation of Sophos PureMessage for Microsoft Exchange 3.0 before 3.0.2, when both anti-virus and anti-spam are supported, does not create or launch the associated scan engines when the system is under heavy load, which has unspecified impact, probably remote bypass of scanner protection or a denial of service (message loss or delay).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Sophos PureMessage Anti-virus=3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-7106?

    CVE-2008-7106 has a moderate severity level due to potential remote bypass of scanner protection.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-7106?

    To fix CVE-2008-7106, upgrade to Sophos PureMessage for Microsoft Exchange version 3.0.2 or later.

  • What versions of Sophos PureMessage are affected by CVE-2008-7106?

    CVE-2008-7106 affects Sophos PureMessage for Microsoft Exchange version 3.0 prior to 3.0.2.

  • What impact does CVE-2008-7106 have on my system?

    CVE-2008-7106 can potentially lead to a remote bypass of scanner protection when the system is under heavy load.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-7106?

    There is no specified workaround for CVE-2008-7106; upgrading to the fixed version is recommended.

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