Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in exim (3.22-10 in Red Hat, 3.12 in Debian and 3.16 in Conectiva) in batched SMTP mode allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via format strings in SMTP mail headers.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Cambridge | Exim | <= 3.22 |
| Conectiva | Linux | All versions |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 4.0 |
| Redhat | Linux | All versions |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-06/0041.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000402
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-058PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-078.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2828
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6671
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-06/0041.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000402
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-058PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-078.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2828
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6671
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0690?
CVE-2001-0690 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Format string vulnerability in exim (3.22-10 in Red Hat, 3.12 in Debian and 3.16 in Conectiva) in batched SMTP mode allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via format strings in SMTP mail h...
How severe is CVE-2001-0690?
CVE-2001-0690 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0690?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: University Of Cambridge Exim, Conectiva Linux, Debian Debian Linux, Redhat Linux.