7.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-28016

First published: Thu May 06 2021(Updated: )

Exim 4 before 4.94.2 allows an off-by-two Out-of-bounds Write because "-F ''" is mishandled by parse_fix_phrase.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Exim Exim>=4.00<4.94.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-28016?

    CVE-2020-28016 is a vulnerability in Exim 4 before version 4.94.2 that allows an off-by-two out-of-bounds write.

  • How severe is CVE-2020-28016?

    CVE-2020-28016 has a severity score of 7.8 (high) based on the CVSS v3.0 rating system.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-28016?

    CVE-2020-28016 affects Exim 4 versions from 4.00 to 4.94.1.

  • How is CVE-2020-28016 exploited?

    CVE-2020-28016 is exploited by mishandling the "-F ''" option in Exim, leading to an off-by-two out-of-bounds write.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-28016?

    Yes, the fix for CVE-2020-28016 is included in Exim version 4.94.2, so upgrading to this version or later will resolve the vulnerability.

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