UNKNOWN CVSS 5.0
Published: 2009-08-27

CVE-2008-7106

sophos puremessage_for_microsoft_exchange Security Advisory (CVE-2008-7106)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2008-7106 impacting sophos puremessage_for_microsoft_exchange. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
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).

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product sophos / puremessage_for_microsoft_exchange
Affected Versions 3.0
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2008-7106 impacting sophos puremessage_for_microsoft_exchange.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2008-7106.yaml
id: cve-2008-7106

info:
  name: sophos puremessage_for_microsoft_exchange - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2008-7106 affecting sophos puremessage_for_microsoft_exchange.
    Evaluation: 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 l...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2008-7106
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
    cvss-score: 5.0
    cve-id: CVE-2008-7106
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2008-7106,sophos,puremessage_for_microsoft,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "puremessage_for_microsoft_exchange"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2008-7106.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2008-7106
# Target: sophos puremessage_for_microsoft_exchange | CVSS: 5.0 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2008-7106 (sophos puremessage_for_microsoft_exchange)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against sophos puremessage_for_microsoft_exchange scope (3.0).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2008-7106.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2008-7106
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install puremessage_for_microsoft 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade puremessage_for_microsoft 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update puremessage_for_microsoft

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i puremessage_for_microsoft 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i puremessage_for_microsoft

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2008-7106 in sophos puremessage_for_microsoft_exchange?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update sophos puremessage_for_microsoft_exchange packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2008-7106?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2008-7106?

CVE-2008-7106 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.0
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2008-7106
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor sophos
Product puremessage_for_microsoft_exchange
Published 2009-08-27
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P