CVE-2017-16943

exim: use-after-free in receive_msg function via vectors involving BDAT commands

Published Nov 25, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 9.8 Critical EPSS 47.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The receive_msg function in receive.c in the SMTP daemon in Exim 4.88 and 4.89 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via vectors involving BDAT commands.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4053-1 exim4 security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3493-1 Exim vulnerability
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 8:43 PM
Reserved
Nov 25, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 25, 2017, 5:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:10 AM
Severity
Critical
Public date
Nov 23, 2017, 12:00 AM