CVE-2007-3796: The password reset feature in the Spam Quarantine HTTP interface for MailMarshal SMTP 6.2.0.x before 6.2.1 all

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-3796?

mailmarshal smtp: upgrade to newer than 6.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-3796 being exploited?

CVE-2007-3796 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2007-3796 affect?

CVE-2007-3796 affects mailmarshal smtp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). The password reset feature in the Spam Quarantine HTTP interface for MailMarshal SMTP 6.2.0.x before 6.2.1 allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary account information via a UserId variable with a large amount of trailing whitespace foll

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HIGH 7.6UPGRADE

CVE-2007-3796 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting mailmarshal smtp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The password reset feature in the Spam Quarantine HTTP interface for MailMarshal SMTP 6.2.0.x before 6.2.1 allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary account information via a UserId variable with a large amount of trailing whitespace followed by a malicious value, which triggers SQL buffer truncation due to length inconsistencies between variables.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.6 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-07-17
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mailmarshal

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-07-17 23:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mailmarshal mailmarshal smtp UPGRADE

Affected: <= 6.2.0

Fixed in: newer than 6.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mailmarshal-smtp || rpm -q mailmarshal-smtp || mailmarshal-smtp --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mailmarshal-smtp

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mailmarshal-smtp

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-3796?

mailmarshal smtp: upgrade to newer than 6.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-3796 being exploited?

CVE-2007-3796 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2007-3796 affect?

CVE-2007-3796 affects mailmarshal smtp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). The password reset feature in the Spam Quarantine HTTP interface for MailMarshal SMTP 6.2.0.x before 6.2.1 allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary account information via a UserId variable with a large amount of trailing whitespace foll

How urgent is CVE-2007-3796?

Priority 47/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-5487 HIGH 10.0 DOWNGRADE Directory traversal vulnerability in Marshal MailMarshal SMTP 5.x, 6.x, and 2006, and MailMarshal for Exchange

References

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