Vulnerability Description
Postfix 2.5 before 2.5.4 and 2.6 before 2.6-20080814 delivers to a mailbox file even when this file is not owned by the recipient, which allows local users to read e-mail messages by creating a mailbox file corresponding to another user's account name.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Postfix | Postfix | 2.5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- ftp://ftp.porcupine.org/mirrors/postfix-release/experimental/postfix-2.6-2008081
- ftp://ftp.porcupine.org/mirrors/postfix-release/official/postfix-2.5.4.HISTORY
- http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10705
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31477
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31485Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31500PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32231
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200808-12.xml
- http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0259
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:224
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0422.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495632/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30691Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2385
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2937?
CVE-2008-2937 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). Postfix 2.5 before 2.5.4 and 2.6 before 2.6-20080814 delivers to a mailbox file even when this file is not owned by the recipient, which allows local users to read e-mail messages by creating a mailbo...
How severe is CVE-2008-2937?
CVE-2008-2937 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2937?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Postfix Postfix.