CVE-2001-0690 describes a format string vulnerability in Exim versions 3.22-10 (Red Hat), 3.12 (Debian), and 3.16 (Conectiva), allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted SMTP mail headers in batched SMTP mode. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH), indicating a network-based attack with low complexity and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog, an exploit is available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 3.22CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:university_of_cambridge:exim:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:conectiva:linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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