CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2019-10149

A flaw was found in Exim versions 4.87 to 4.91 (inclusive). Improper validation of recipient address in deliver_message() function in /src/deliver.c may lead to remote command execution.

Vulnerability Description

A flaw was found in Exim versions 4.87 to 4.91 (inclusive). Improper validation of recipient address in deliver_message() function in /src/deliver.c may lead to remote command execution.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
EximExim>= 4.87, <= 4.91
CanonicalUbuntu Linux18.04
DebianDebian Linux9.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-10149?

CVE-2019-10149 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). A flaw was found in Exim versions 4.87 to 4.91 (inclusive). Improper validation of recipient address in deliver_message() function in /src/deliver.c may lead to remote command execution.

How severe is CVE-2019-10149?

CVE-2019-10149 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-10149?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Exim Exim, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux.