gsd-2018-6789
Vulnerability from gsd
Modified
2023-12-13 01:22
Details
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.
Aliases
Aliases
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