Unscored severity · published Sep 12, 2008
CVE-2008-3889
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"…
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CVSS
0.7%
EPSS
No
On KEV
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.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.7% · higher than 53% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
PO
Postfix · Postfix
2.4; 2.4.0; 2.4.1; 2.4.2; 2.4.3; 2.4.4; +8 more · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-3889
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2008-3889
lists.opensuse.org
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-09/msg00004.html
Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/31716
secunia.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/31800
secunia.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/31982
secunia.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/31986
secunia.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/32231
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