Re: [exim-dev] Remote root vulnerability in Exim

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Author: Jeremy Harris
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To: exim-dev
Subject: Re: [exim-dev] Remote root vulnerability in Exim
On 2010-12-09 02:27, Ted Cooper wrote:
> The real issue here is why Exim is treating the HeaderX line like
> trusted configuration data. There must be a buffer overflow


Alternatively, the Debian config uses HeaderX for transmission of
generated content, and expands it deliberately. If so, it ought to
remove any HeaderX on input from the outside world.

I've not looked; could a Debian admin do so?

Cheers,
    Jeremy