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CVE-2001-0690

UnknownEPSS 11.89%

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CVE-2001-0690 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in exim (3.22-10 in Red Hat, 3.12 in Debian and 3.16 in Conectiva) in batched SMTP mode allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via format strings in SMTP mail headers.. EPSS estimates a 11.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in exim (3.22-10 in Red Hat, 3.12 in Debian and 3.16 in Conectiva) in batched SMTP mode allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via format strings in SMTP mail headers.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
11.89%

95.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
University Of CambridgeExim<= 3.22
ConectivaLinuxAll versions
DebianDebian Linux4.0
RedhatLinuxAll versions

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0690?
Format string vulnerability in exim (3.22-10 in Red Hat, 3.12 in Debian and 3.16 in Conectiva) in batched SMTP mode allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via format strings in SMTP mail headers.
How severe is CVE-2001-0690?
Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0690 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 11.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0690?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST