Vulnerability Description
Postfix 2.4 before 2.4.9, 2.5 before 2.5.5, and 2.6 before 2.6-20080902, when used with the Linux 2.6 kernel, leaks epoll file descriptors during execution of "non-Postfix" commands, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (application slowdown or exit) via a crafted command, as demonstrated by a command in a .forward file.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6 |
| Postfix | Postfix | 2.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-09/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31716Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31800
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31982
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31986
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32231
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200809-09.xml
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4239
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020800
- http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0311
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:190
- http://www.postfix.org/announcements/20080902.htmlPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495894/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496420/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498037/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3889?
CVE-2008-3889 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Postfix 2.4 before 2.4.9, 2.5 before 2.5.5, and 2.6 before 2.6-20080902, when used with the Linux 2.6 kernel, leaks epoll file descriptors during execution of "non-Postfix" commands, which allows loca...
How severe is CVE-2008-3889?
CVE-2008-3889 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3889?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Postfix Postfix.