CVE-2022-37452: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 7, 2022
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Updated

Exim before 4.95 has a heap-based buffer overflow for the alias list in hostnamelookup in host.c when senderhostname is set.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Exim Exim<4.95
Debian Debian Linux=10.0

Event History

Aug 7, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:06 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-37452?

CVE-2022-37452 is a vulnerability in the Exim email server that allows a heap-based buffer overflow when handling the alias list in host name lookup.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-37452?

CVE-2022-37452 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-37452?

Exim versions up to exclusive 4.95 and Debian Linux version 10.0 are affected by CVE-2022-37452.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-37452?

To fix CVE-2022-37452, it is recommended to update to Exim version 4.95 or higher, or apply the necessary patches provided by the vendor.

5

What are the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers associated with CVE-2022-37452?

CVE-2022-37452 is associated with CWE-119 (Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer) and CWE-787 (Out-of-bounds Write).

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