Is CVE-2020-28022 actively exploited?

CVE-2020-28022 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2024-11-21.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-28022?

CVE-2020-28022 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2020-28022?

Patch guidance is available from exim security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2020-28022.

Fix CVE-2020-28022 - CRITICAL exim exim

Description

Exim 4 before 4.94.2 has Improper Restriction of Write Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. This occurs when processing name=value pairs within MAIL FROM and RCPT TO commands.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds Write

Metadata

Primary Vendor: EXIM
Published: 5/6/2021
Last Modified: 11/21/2024
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2020-28022

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