Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in webmail.exe in NetWin SurgeMail 38k4 and earlier and beta 39a, and WebMail 3.1s and earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the page parameter.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netwin | Surgemail | <= 38k4 |
| Netwin | Webmail | <= 3.1s |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/surgemailz-adv.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29105Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29137
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3705
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/488741/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27990Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019500
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0678
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40833
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/surgemailz-adv.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29105Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29137
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3705
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/488741/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27990Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1055?
CVE-2008-1055 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Format string vulnerability in webmail.exe in NetWin SurgeMail 38k4 and earlier and beta 39a, and WebMail 3.1s and earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and poss...
How severe is CVE-2008-1055?
CVE-2008-1055 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1055?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netwin Surgemail, Netwin Webmail.