CVE-2004-0399
CVE-2004-0399 is a high-severity vulnerability in University Of Cambridge Exim with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 21% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 21% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: University Of Cambridge Exim
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Exim 3.35, and other versions before 4, when the sender_verify option is true, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code during sender verification.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2004-0399?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in Exim 3.35, and other versions before 4, when the sender_verify option is true, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code during sender verification.
- How severe is CVE-2004-0399?
- CVE-2004-0399 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2004-0399 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2004-0399?
- CVE-2004-0399 primarily affects University Of Cambridge Exim. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2004-0399?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2004-0399 published?
- CVE-2004-0399 was published on 2004-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-May/021015.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11558
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-501
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-502
- http://www.guninski.com/exim1.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16079
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:university_of_cambridge:exim:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:university_of_cambridge:exim:3.35:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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