CVE-2012-5671

exim: Heap-buffer overflow in DNS decode logic used for DKIM

Published Oct 31, 2012 CVSS 2.0 · 6.8 Medium EPSS 8.4% KEV · Not listed
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the dkim_exim_query_dns_txt function in dkim.c in Exim 4.70 through 4.80, when DKIM support is enabled and acl_smtp_connect and acl_smtp_rcpt are not set to "warn control = dkim_disable_verify," allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an email from a malicious DNS server.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-2566-1 exim4 security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1618-1 Exim vulnerability
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 9:14 PM
Reserved
Oct 24, 2012, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 31, 2012, 4:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:47 PM
Severity
Critical
Public date
Oct 26, 2012, 12:00 AM