CVE-2008-0394

CVE-2008-0394 is a high-severity vulnerability in Citadel Smtp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in Citadel SMTP server 7.10 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long RCPT TO command, which is not properly handled by the makeuserkey function. NOTE: some of these details were obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0394?
Buffer overflow in Citadel SMTP server 7.10 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long RCPT TO command, which is not properly handled by the makeuserkey function. NOTE: some of these details were obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-0394?
CVE-2008-0394 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-0394 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0394?
CVE-2008-0394 affects Citadel Smtp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0394?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-0394 published?
CVE-2008-0394 was published on 2008-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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