Rule Category

SERVER-OTHER -- Snort has detected traffic exploiting vulnerabilities in a server in the network.

Alert Message

SERVER-OTHER Exim malformed BDAT code execution attempt

Rule Explanation

This event is generated when a code execution attempt is detected in Exim. Impact: Attempted Administrator Privilege Gain Details: In the SMTP daemon in Exim 4.88 and 4.89 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via vectors involving BDAT commands. Recommendation: Upgrade to the latest version of software and apply the appropriate vendor-supplied patches. The host should be checked for potential compromise. Ease of Attack:

What To Look For

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Known Usage

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False Positives

No known false positives

Contributors

Cisco Talos Intelligence Group

Rule Groups

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CVE

Rule Vulnerability

CVE Additional Information

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CVE-2017-16943
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