CVE-2019-10149
Exim Mail Transfer Agent (MTA) Improper Input Validation
n/a
CVSS
100.0%
EPSS (exploit prob.)
100.0%
EPSS percentile
Yes
Actively exploited
No
Ransomware use
2022-01-10
Added
Summary
Improper validation of recipient address in deliver_message() function in /src/deliver.c may lead to remote command execution.
Affected software
Vendor: Exim · Product: Mail Transfer Agent (MTA)
Weakness types (CWE):
CWE-78
What to do
This vulnerability appears in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning it is being exploited in the wild. Prioritize patching affected systems and verify exposure across your estate.
Related vulnerabilities in Exim
| CVE | Name | EPSS | Exploited |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2018-6789 | Exim Buffer Overflow Vulnerability | 82.1% | Yes |
| CVE-2010-4344 | Exim Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability | 71.9% | Yes |
| CVE-2019-16928 | Exim Out-of-bounds Write Vulnerability | 41.6% | Yes |
| CVE-2010-4345 | Exim Privilege Escalation Vulnerability | 18.1% | Yes |
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