CVE-2010-3095: Medium severity mailscanner mailscanner vulnerability

Published Sep 11, 2010
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Updated

mailscanner before 4.79.11-2.1 might allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on certain temporary files. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2008-5313.

Affected Software

2 affected components
debian/mailscanner
mailscanner mailscanner<4.79.11-2.1

Event History

Sep 11, 2010
Data Sourced
02:24 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Nov 12, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:24 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 17, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·10:05 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-3095?

CVE-2010-3095 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to exploit the system.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-3095?

To fix CVE-2010-3095, upgrade to Mailscanner version 4.79.11-2.1 or later, which contains the necessary security patches.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2010-3095?

CVE-2010-3095 affects users of Mailscanner versions prior to 4.79.11-2.1, particularly on Debian systems.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2010-3095?

CVE-2010-3095 can be exploited through symlink attacks on certain temporary files, allowing local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

5

Is CVE-2010-3095 related to any previous vulnerabilities?

Yes, CVE-2010-3095 is related to an incomplete fix for CVE-2008-5313, which also addressed file overwrite issues in Mailscanner.

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