ID:10484 - Exploit for Out-of-bounds write in Exim - CVE-2023-42115

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:10484 - Exploit for Out-of-bounds write in Exim - CVE-2023-42115

ID:10484 - Exploit for Out-of-bounds write in Exim - CVE-2023-42115

Published: September 6, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU81252
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42115
CWE-ID: CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Exim

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when handling AUTH command. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send specially crafted data to the server, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.