PatchTheCVECVE-2008-7255: login_screen.tcl in aMSN (aka Alvaro's Messenger) before 0.97.1 saves a password after logout, which allows ph
CVE-2008-7255 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting amsn. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
login_screen.tcl in aMSN (aka Alvaro's Messenger) before 0.97.1 saves a password after logout, which allows physically proximate attackers to hijack a session by visiting an unattended workstation.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.6 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 75%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-255 |
| Published | 2010-04-20 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2008-7255?
amsn: upgrade to newer than 0.97. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2008-7255 being exploited?
CVE-2008-7255 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-2008-7255 affect?
CVE-2008-7255 affects amsn. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). login_screen.tcl in aMSN (aka Alvaro's Messenger) before 0.97.1 saves a password after logout, which allows physically proximate attackers to hijack a session by visiting an unattended workstation.
How urgent is CVE-2008-7255?
Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.