CVE-2022-37451 is an invalid free vulnerability in Exim versions prior to 4.96, specifically within the pam_converse function, affecting Exim and Fedora distributions. It carries a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH) due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for high availability impact. While no public exploit code or active exploitation has been observed, and community discussion is minimal, the vulnerability's nature warrants attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 4.96CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:exim:exim:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
35CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:35:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
36CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:36:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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