CVE-2025-30232

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Exim versions 4.96 through 4.98.1

Description A use-after-free in Exim could allow users with command-line access to escalate privileges. This issue affects nearly 50% of mail servers worldwide, posing a significant risk to system integrity. The exploitation requires command-line access but can lead to serious consequences, including email interception and data theft.

Recommendations For Exim versions 4.96 through 4.98.1, update to version 4.98.2 to mitigate the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting command-line access to minimize the risk of exploitation.