Description
Exim 4 before 4.94.2 allows Heap-based Buffer Overflow in queue_run via two sender options: -R and -S. This may cause privilege escalation from exim to root.
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Remediation
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DLA |
DLA-2650-1 | exim4 security update |
Debian DSA |
DSA-4912-1 | exim4 security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2020-20502 | Exim 4 before 4.94.2 allows Heap-based Buffer Overflow in queue_run via two sender options: -R and -S. This may cause privilege escalation from exim to root. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-4934-1 | Exim vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-4934-2 | Exim vulnerabilities |
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-04T16:25:44.118Z
Reserved: 2020-10-30T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2020-28011
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Status : Modified
Published: 2021-05-06T13:15:09.373
Modified: 2026-06-17T03:09:59.863
Link: CVE-2020-28011
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OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
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CWE-787
Out-of-bounds Write
Debian DLA
Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN