CVE-1999-0971

University OF Cambridge Exim < 1.62 - Buffer Overflow

Title source: rule
STIX 2.1

Description

Buffer overflow in Exim allows local users to gain root privileges via a long :include: option in a .forward file.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by D. J. Bernstein · clocalunix
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20333

References (1)

Scores

EPSS 0.0045
EPSS Percentile 63.8%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
university_of_cambridge/exim < 1.62
Published Jul 22, 1997
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026