ID:5746 - Exploit for Out-of-bounds read in OpenSMTPD - CVE-2020-8794

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:5746 - Exploit for Out-of-bounds read in OpenSMTPD - CVE-2020-8794

ID:5746 - Exploit for Out-of-bounds read in OpenSMTPD - CVE-2020-8794

Published: June 17, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU25625
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8794
CWE-ID: CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
OpenSMTPD

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability 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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.