#VU84728 Command Injection in Exim - CVE-2023-51766

Vulnerability identifier: #VU84728

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-51766

CWE-ID: CWE-77

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Exim
Server applications / Mail servers

Vendor: Exim

Description

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.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Exim: 4.00 - 4.97

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External links
https://sec-consult.com/blog/detail/smtp-smuggling-spoofing-e-mails-worldwide/
https://exim.org/static/doc/security/CVE-2023-51766.txt
https://bugs.exim.org/show_bug.cgi?id=3063
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/23/2
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/24/1

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.