CVE-2026-48840: Exim 4.88 before 4.99.4, in some proxy configurations, mishandles certain short payloads, leading to disclosure of...
MEDIUM
CVSS 5.3
Exploit Available
Published: May 30, 2026 | Last Modified: May 30, 2026
Description
Exim 4.88 before 4.99.4, in some proxy configurations, mishandles certain short payloads, leading to disclosure of uninitialized stack memory values to a client.
Ghostwire Analysis — What This Means Practically
- Medium CVSS score indicates moderate risk — exploitation requires specific conditions or results in limited impact.
- Exploit code is reported to be available, increasing the likelihood of active exploitation.
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