CVE-2020-7247—OpenSMTPD Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2020-7247
Project:
OpenBSD
Product:
OpenSMTPD
Date Added:
2022-03-25
Due Date:
2022-04-15
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

OpenSMTPD Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

smtp_mailaddr in smtp_session.c in OpenSMTPD, as used in OpenBSD and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root via a crafted 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-2020-7247

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