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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Sophos Puremessage For Microsoft Exchange
- Published:
- Last modified:
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
- http://www.sophos.com/support/knowledgebase/article/44385.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52926
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:sophos:puremessage_for_microsoft_exchange:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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