CVE-2008-2784 (GCVE-0-2008-2784)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2008-06-19 20:00 – Updated: 2024-08-07 09:14
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Summary
The smtp_filter function in spamdyke before 3.1.8 does not filter RCPT commands after encountering the first DATA command, which allows remote attackers to use the server as an open mail relay by sending RCPT commands with invalid recipients, followed by a DATA command, followed by arbitrary RCPT commands and a second DATA command.
Severity
No CVSS data available.
CWE
  • n/a
Assigner
mitre CNA under the mitre root
CNA scorecard E 29/100 over 2230 records in the last 180 days details
References
Date Public
2008-05-28 00:00
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