Exim 'dkim_exim_verify_finish()' Remote Format String Vulnerability

BID:47736

Info

Exim 'dkim_exim_verify_finish()' Remote Format String Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 47736
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2011-1764
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: May 06 2011 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 13 2015 08:59PM
Credit: John Levine
Vulnerable: University of Cambridge Exim 4.60
University of Cambridge Exim 4.52
University of Cambridge Exim 4.43
University of Cambridge Exim 4.42
University of Cambridge Exim 4.41
University of Cambridge Exim 4.40
University of Cambridge Exim 4.34
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ppc
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia64
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia32
University of Cambridge Exim 4.33
University of Cambridge Exim 4.32
University of Cambridge Exim 4.21
University of Cambridge Exim 4.20
University of Cambridge Exim 4.10
University of Cambridge Exim 4.74
University of Cambridge Exim 4.73
University of Cambridge Exim 4.72 RC2
University of Cambridge Exim 4.71
University of Cambridge Exim 4.69
University of Cambridge Exim 4.66
University of Cambridge Exim 4.63-4
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 11.04 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 11.04 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 11.04 ARM
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 11.04 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 ARM
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 ARM
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 amd64
SuSE openSUSE 12.1
SuSE openSUSE 11.4
SuSE openSUSE 11.3
Gentoo Linux
Debian Linux 5.0 sparc
Debian Linux 5.0 s/390
Debian Linux 5.0 powerpc
Debian Linux 5.0 mipsel
Debian Linux 5.0 mips
Debian Linux 5.0 m68k
Debian Linux 5.0 ia-64
Debian Linux 5.0 ia-32
Debian Linux 5.0 hppa
Debian Linux 5.0 armel
Debian Linux 5.0 arm
Debian Linux 5.0 amd64
Debian Linux 5.0 alpha
Debian Linux 5.0
Not Vulnerable: University of Cambridge Exim 4.76 RC1

Discussion

Exim 'dkim_exim_verify_finish()' Remote Format String Vulnerability

Exim is prone to a remote format-string vulnerability.

Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.

Versions prior to Exim 4.76 RC1 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

Exim 'dkim_exim_verify_finish()' Remote Format String Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Exim 'dkim_exim_verify_finish()' Remote Format String Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.

References

Exim 'dkim_exim_verify_finish()' Remote Format String Vulnerability

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