CVE-2020-28018: Use After Free

Published May 6, 2021
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Updated

Exim 4 before 4.94.2 allows Use After Free in smtpreset in certain situations that may be common for builds with OpenSSL.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Exim Exim>=4.90<4.94.2

Event History

May 6, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:58 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:58 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-28018?

CVE-2020-28018 is a vulnerability in Exim 4 before 4.94.2 that allows Use After Free in smtp_reset in certain situations.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-28018?

CVE-2020-28018 has a severity rating of critical with a score of 9.8.

3

How does CVE-2020-28018 affect Exim?

CVE-2020-28018 affects Exim versions between 4.90 and 4.94.2.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-28018?

To fix CVE-2020-28018, update Exim to version 4.94.2 or later.

5

What is CWE-416?

CWE-416 refers to Use After Free vulnerabilities, which is the type of vulnerability present in CVE-2020-28018.

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