CVE-2008-7106

CVE-2008-7106 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

Description

The installation of Sophos PureMessage for Microsoft Exchange 3.0 before 3.0.2, when both anti-virus and anti-spam are supported, does not create or launch the associated scan engines when the system is under heavy load, which has unspecified impact, probably remote bypass of scanner protection or a denial of service (message loss or delay).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7106?
The installation of Sophos PureMessage for Microsoft Exchange 3.0 before 3.0.2, when both anti-virus and anti-spam are supported, does not create or launch the associated scan engines when the system is under heavy load, which has unspecified impact, probably remote bypass of scanner protection or a denial of service (message loss or delay).
How severe is CVE-2008-7106?
CVE-2008-7106 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-7106 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-7106?
CVE-2008-7106 affects Sophos Puremessage For Microsoft Exchange. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7106?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-7106 published?
CVE-2008-7106 was published on 2009-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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