CVE-2001-0690
EXPLOITEDExim < 3.22 - Remote Code Execution via Format String in SMTP Mail Headers
Title source: llmExploitation Summary
CVE-2001-0690 has been observed exploited in the wild (reported by VulnCheck KEV). EIP tracks 1 public exploit from researchers including Megyer Laszlo.
AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a format string vulnerability in Exim when syntax checking is enabled. By crafting a malicious 'From:' header, an attacker can leak memory addresses, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution with root privileges.
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.
Exploits (1)
This exploit demonstrates a format string vulnerability in Exim when syntax checking is enabled. By crafting a malicious 'From:' header, an attacker can leak memory addresses, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution with root privileges.