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FreeBSD : Exim -- heap-based buffer overflow in string_vformat leading to RCE (e917caba-e291-11e9-89f1-152fed202bb7)

high Nessus Plugin ID 129427

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Synopsis

The remote FreeBSD host is missing a security-related update.

Description

Exim developers team report :

There is a heap overflow in string_vformat().Using a EHLO message, remote code execution seems to be possible.

Solution

Update the affected package.

See Also

https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/28/1

http://www.nessus.org/u?27bbfc4e

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 129427

File Name: freebsd_pkg_e917cabae29111e989f1152fed202bb7.nasl

Version: 1.1

Type: local

Published: 9/30/2019

Updated: 9/30/2019

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: p-cpe:/a:freebsd:freebsd:exim, cpe:/o:freebsd:freebsd

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/FreeBSD/release, Host/FreeBSD/pkg_info

Patch Publication Date: 9/29/2019

Vulnerability Publication Date: 9/28/2019