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CRITICAL SEVERITY
CVE-2019-10149 Exim · Mail Transfer Agent (MTA)

Exim Mail Transfer Agent (MTA) Improper Input Validation

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

CRITICAL
9 / 10
Minimal Risk Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

93.93 %
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
99.9 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 99.9% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

Jan 10, 2022

Remediation Due

Jul 10, 2022

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

Improper validation of recipient address in deliver_message() function in /src/deliver.c may lead to remote command execution.

Remediation Directive

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

External Intelligence