Debian update for opensmtpd



Published: 2020-02-28
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-8794
CWE-ID CWE-125
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
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opensmtpd (Debian package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Debian

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU25625

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8794

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in mta_io() function in mta_session.c for multi-line replies during mail delivery. A remote attacker can use a mail server to send specially crafted replies, trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.

Mitigation

Update opensmtpd package to one of the following versions: 6.0.2p1-2+deb9u3, 6.0.3p1-5+deb10u4.

Vulnerable software versions

opensmtpd (Debian package): 6.0.2p1-2+deb9u1 - 6.0.3p1-5+deb10u3

External links

http://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4634


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.



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