exim: buffer overflow in b64decode() function, possibly leading to remote code execution
CVSS score
8.1
EPSS probability
%82.1
Risk score
13.3
Published
8 y ago
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Vulnerability description
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CVE-2018-6789 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.
An issue was discovered in the base64d function in the SMTP listener in Exim before 4.90.1. By sending a handcrafted message, a buffer overflow may happen. This can be used to execute code remotely.
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| SCORE | VERSION | SEVERITY | VECTOR | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | cvss_v3 | HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H | Red Hat |
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