CVE-2020-28019
First published: Thu May 06 2021(Updated: )
Exim 4 before 4.94.2 has Improper Initialization that can lead to recursion-based stack consumption or other consequences. This occurs because use of certain getc functions is mishandled when a client uses BDAT instead of DATA.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Exim Exim | >=4.88<4.94.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2020-28019.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-28019?
The severity of CVE-2020-28019 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
What is affected by CVE-2020-28019?
Exim 4 versions before 4.94.2 are affected by CVE-2020-28019.
What is the consequence of CVE-2020-28019?
CVE-2020-28019 can lead to recursion-based stack consumption or other consequences.
How can I mitigate CVE-2020-28019?
To mitigate CVE-2020-28019, you should update to Exim version 4.94.2 or later.
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