CVE-2007-3209: High severity nongnu Mail Notification vulnerability
Published Jun 14, 2007
·Updated
Mail Notification 4.0, when WITHSSL is set to 0 at compile time, uses unencrypted connections for accounts configured with SSL/TLS, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.
Affected Software
1 affected component
nongnu Mail Notification=4.0
Event History
Jun 14, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3209?
CVE-2007-3209 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-3209?
To fix CVE-2007-3209, ensure that WITH_SSL is set to 1 during the compilation of Mail Notification.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2007-3209?
CVE-2007-3209 affects Mail Notification 4.0 when compiled with WITH_SSL set to 0.
4
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2007-3209?
CVE-2007-3209 can be exploited through sniffing attacks on unencrypted network connections.
5
What is the impact of CVE-2007-3209?
The impact of CVE-2007-3209 is the potential capture of sensitive information transmitted in plaintext over the network.