Exim (Mail Transfer Agent (MTA)) Data Breach

Exim (Mail Transfer Agent (MTA)) experienced a data breach that was reported on January 10, 2022. Improper validation of recipient address in deliver_message() function in /src/deliver.c may lead to remote command execution.

Key Facts

Organization
Exim (Mail Transfer Agent (MTA))
Date Reported
January 10, 2022
Incident Type
unknown
Industry
Technology
Severity Score
5/10
Confidence Level
high

Source

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Understanding unknown Incidents

Data breaches can result in significant financial, operational, and reputational damage. Organizations should implement defense-in-depth strategies and maintain incident response capabilities.