How severe is CVE-2008-7258?

CVE-2008-7258 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2008-7258 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-7258?

CVE-2008-7258 primarily affects Anibal Monsalve Salaz Ssmtp. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7258?

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

When was CVE-2008-7258 published?

CVE-2008-7258 was published on 2010-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-7258

CVE-2008-7258 is a low-severity vulnerability in Anibal Monsalve Salaz Ssmtp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Anibal Monsalve Salaz Ssmtp
Published: 2010-08-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The standardise function in Anibal Monsalve Salazar sSMTP 2.61 and 2.62 allows local users to cause a denial of service (application exit) via an e-mail message containing a long line that begins with a . (dot) character. NOTE: CVE disputes this issue because it is solely a usability problem for senders of messages with certain long lines, and has no security impact

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7258?: The standardise function in Anibal Monsalve Salazar sSMTP 2.61 and 2.62 allows local users to cause a denial of service (application exit) via an e-mail message containing a long line that begins with a . (dot) character. NOTE: CVE disputes this issue because it is solely a usability problem for senders of messages with certain long lines, and has no security impact
How severe is CVE-2008-7258?: CVE-2008-7258 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2008-7258 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-7258?: CVE-2008-7258 primarily affects Anibal Monsalve Salaz Ssmtp. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7258?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-7258 published?: CVE-2008-7258 was published on 2010-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:anibal_monsalve_salaz:ssmtp:2.61:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:anibal_monsalve_salaz:ssmtp:2.62:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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