SB2023103014 - Ubuntu update for exim4 

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SB2023103014 - Ubuntu update for exim4

Published: October 30, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023103014
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42117)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the smtp service. A remote attacker can send specially crafted data to the server, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


2) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42119)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in dnsdb implementation. A remote attacker can send specially crafted data to the server, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References