CVE-2019-16928
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
89.8 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Exim 4.92 through 4.92.2 allows remote code execution, a different vulnerability than CVE-2019-15846. There is a heap-based buffer overflow in string_vformat in string.c involving a long EHLO command.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2022-03-03
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-03-17
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-09-27
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-16928?
Exim 4.92 through 4.92.2 allows remote code execution, a different vulnerability than CVE-2019-15846. There is a heap-based buffer overflow in string_vformat in string.c involving a long EHLO command.
Is CVE-2019-16928 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2019-16928 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-03-17.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-16928?
CVE-2019-16928 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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