CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0399

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A stack-based buffer overflow exists in Exim 3.35 and earlier versions when the sender_verify option is true. This allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code during sender verification.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be exposed to attacks that lead to service outages and potential system takeover by malicious code.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade Exim to version 4 or later and disable the sender_verify option if it is not necessary.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Stack-based buffer overflow in Exim 3.35, and other versions before 4, when the sender_verify option is true, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code during sender verification.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS