CVE-2023-42117 Affecting exim-pgsql package, versions <0:4.92-1.39.amzn1
Threat Intelligence
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- published25 Oct 2023
- disclosed3 May 2024
Introduced: 25 Oct 2023
CVE-2023-42117 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade Amazon-Linux:2018.03 exim-pgsql to version 0:4.92-1.39.amzn1 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALAS-2023-1860.
NVD Description
Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream exim-pgsql package and not the exim-pgsql package as distributed by Amazon-Linux.
See How to fix? for Amazon-Linux:2018.03 relevant fixed versions and status.
Exim Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Exim. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the smtp service, which listens on TCP port 25 by default. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-17554.