CVE-2011-1407

exim: arbitrary code execution via improper DKIM signature matching

Published May 16, 2011 CVSS 2.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 3.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
The DKIM implementation in Exim 4.7x before 4.76 permits matching for DKIM identities to apply to lookup items, instead of only strings, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or access a filesystem via a crafted identity.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-2236-1 exim4 security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2011-1414 The DKIM implementation in Exim 4.7x before 4.76 permits matching for DKIM identities to apply to lookup items, instead of only strings, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or access a filesystem via a crafted identity.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1135-1 Exim vulnerability
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 10:28 PM
Reserved
Mar 10, 2011, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 16, 2011, 6:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:29 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
May 9, 2011, 12:00 AM