# CVE-2011-1407: The DKIM implementation in Exim 4.7x before 4.76 permits matching for DKIM identities to apply to lookup items, instead of only strings, whi

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2011-05-16 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The DKIM implementation in Exim 4.7x before 4.76 permits matching for DKIM identities to apply to lookup items, instead of only strings, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or access a filesystem via a crafted identity.

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## References

- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1135-1
- https://lists.exim.org/lurker/message/20110512.102909.8136175a.en.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2236
- https://lists.exim.org/lurker/message/20110509.091632.daed0206.en.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47836

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