Vulnerability   
Search   
    Search 324607 CVE descriptions
and 146377 test descriptions,
access 10,000+ cross references.
Tests   CVE   All  

Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.1.12.2023.6455.1
Category:Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-6455-1)
Summary:The remote host is missing an update for the 'exim4' package(s) announced via the USN-6455-1 advisory.
Description:Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the 'exim4' package(s) announced via the USN-6455-1 advisory.

Vulnerability Insight:
It was discovered that Exim incorrectly handled validation of user-supplied
data, which could lead to memory corruption. A remote attacker could
possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2023-42117)

It was discovered that Exim incorrectly handled validation of user-supplied
data, which could lead to an out-of-bounds read. An attacker could possibly
use this issue to expose sensitive information. (CVE-2023-42119)

Affected Software/OS:
'exim4' package(s) on Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 23.04, Ubuntu 23.10.

Solution:
Please install the updated package(s).

CVSS Score:
5.0

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2023-42117
ZDI-23-1471
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1471/
Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2023-42119
ZDI-23-1473
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1473/
CopyrightCopyright (C) 2023 Greenbone AG

This is only one of 146377 vulnerability tests in our test suite. Find out more about running a complete security audit.

To run a free test of this vulnerability against your system, register below.




© 1998-2025 E-Soft Inc. All rights reserved.