Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2011-1764 affects older Exim mail servers before 4.76. A crafted DKIM identity value containing format string characters could be mishandled during logging, potentially crashing the mail daemon or enabling arbitrary code execution. The provided sources do not show active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on systems still running Exim versions before 4.76, especially internet-facing mail transfer agents that verify DKIM and retain the affected logging path. The source bundle does not provide a complete vendor/product matrix beyond Exim before 4.76. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item with high impact potential. It is not KEV-listed in the supplied data, but any internet-facing Exim server before 4.76 should be upgraded or vendor-validated because mail servers process untrusted remote input continuously. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Exim to 4.76 or a vendor-supported fixed package.; Review Debian, SUSE, Red Hat, and Exim advisories for platform-specific guidance.; Prioritize internet-facing mail servers and systems that process untrusted inbound email..
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- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=702474CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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