CVE-2010-4344—Exim Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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2022-03-25 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2010-4344
Project:
Exim
Product:
Exim
Date Added:
2022-03-25
Due Date:
2022-04-15
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Exim Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the string_vformat function in string.c in Exim before 4.70 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an SMTP session.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-4344

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