CVE-2010-3292: The update{_bad,}_phishing_sites scripts in mailscanner 4.79.11-2 downloads files and trusts them without usin

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2010-3292 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting mailscanner. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The update{_bad,}_phishing_sites scripts in mailscanner 4.79.11-2 downloads files and trusts them without using encryption (e.g., https) or digital signature checking which could allow an attacker to replace certain configuration files (e.g., phishing whitelist) via dns/packet spoofing.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 94%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-311
Published	2019-11-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: mailscanner

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-11-12 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mailscanner mailscanner DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.79.11-2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.79.11-2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mailscanner || rpm -q mailscanner || mailscanner --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.79.11-2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mailscanner sudo apt install mailscanner=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.79.11-2> sudo apt-mark hold mailscanner

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list mailscanner sudo dnf downgrade mailscanner-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.79.11-2> sudo dnf versionlock add mailscanner

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2010-3292?

mailscanner: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2010-3292 being exploited?

CVE-2010-3292 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-2010-3292 affect?

CVE-2010-3292 affects mailscanner. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). The update{_bad,}_phishing_sites scripts in mailscanner 4.79.11-2 downloads files and trusts them without using encryption (e.g., https) or digital signature checking which could allow an attacker to replace certain configuration files (e.g

How urgent is CVE-2010-3292?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2010-3293 MEDIUM 5.5 UPGRADE mailscanner can allow local users to prevent virus signatures from being updated
CVE-2010-3095 MEDIUM 4.7 UPGRADE mailscanner before 4.79.11-2.1 might allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on ce

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