CVE-2020-28010: High severity sa-exim vulnerability

Published May 6, 2021
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Updated

Exim 4 before 4.94.2 allows Out-of-bounds Write because the main function, while setuid root, copies the current working directory pathname into a buffer that is too small (on some common platforms).

Affected Software

1 affected component
Exim Exim>=4.00<4.94.2

Event History

May 6, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:17 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:17 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-28010?

CVE-2020-28010 is a vulnerability that allows Out-of-bounds Write in Exim 4 before 4.94.2.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-28010?

The severity of CVE-2020-28010 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

How does CVE-2020-28010 affect Exim?

CVE-2020-28010 affects Exim 4 before 4.94.2 and allows Out-of-bounds Write due to a buffer overflow issue.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-28010?

To fix CVE-2020-28010, update Exim to version 4.94.2 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-28010?

More information about CVE-2020-28010 can be found at the following references: [1] [2]

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