SB2023122404 - SMTP smuggling attack in Exim



SB2023122404 - SMTP smuggling attack in Exim

Published: December 24, 2023 Updated: December 29, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023122404
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-51766)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to spoof email messages.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when handling line endings other than <CR><LF>. A remote attacker can spoof contents of email message and bypass SPF protection mechanism.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.