How severe is CVE-2008-7104?

CVE-2008-7104 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-7104 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-7104?

CVE-2008-7104 affects Sophos Puremessage For Microsoft Exchange. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7104?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-7104 published?

CVE-2008-7104 was published on 2009-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-7104

CVE-2008-7104 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sophos Puremessage For Microsoft Exchange with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sophos Puremessage For Microsoft Exchange
Published: 2009-08-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Sophos PureMessage Scanner service (PMScanner.exe) in PureMessage for Microsoft Exchange 3.0 before 3.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (message queue delay and incomplete spam rule update) via a crafted (1) RTF or (2) PDF file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7104?: Sophos PureMessage Scanner service (PMScanner.exe) in PureMessage for Microsoft Exchange 3.0 before 3.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (message queue delay and incomplete spam rule update) via a crafted (1) RTF or (2) PDF file.
How severe is CVE-2008-7104?: CVE-2008-7104 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-7104 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-7104?: CVE-2008-7104 affects Sophos Puremessage For Microsoft Exchange. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7104?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-7104 published?: CVE-2008-7104 was published on 2009-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sophos:puremessage_for_microsoft_exchange:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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