5896 : Exim sender_verify Function Remote Overflow
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Disclosure

May 06, 2004

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

May 06, 2004

Solution

Unknown

Description

A remote overflow exists in Exim. The issue is due to a boundary error within the verification of sender addresses resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of confidentiality and integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality, Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades or patches to correct this issue. It is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround:

Make sure you don't have the following option in the exim configuration file:
sender_verify = true

Products

University of Cambridge
Watch-list
Exim
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3.35

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  • Georgi Guninski - guninskiBrand New Doo Dooguninski.com - Personal Page

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