CVE-2004-0399 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Exim versions 3.35 and earlier, specifically when the sender_verify option is enabled. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to trigger a denial of service and potentially execute arbitrary code during the sender verification process. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating high severity due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. While there is no evidence of active exploitation or inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available via ExploitDB, though community discussion and media coverage are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:university_of_cambridge:exim:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.35CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:university_of_cambridge:exim:3.35:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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