CVE-2023-42219 is an Exim vulnerability associated with DNS resolution handling. It was reported as a limited information-disclosure issue when Exim relies on an untrusted DNS resolver. Available information does not identify the vulnerable function or disclose further technical exploitation mechanics. Some reporting inconsistently identifies this issue as CVE-2023-42119; the advisory mapping associates CVE-2023-42219 with Exim bug 3033.
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An Exim vulnerability identifier listed in the patch-status table as affecting all versions with no fix available; the surrounding remediation context concerns use of a trustworthy validating DNS resolver. The content is inconsistent because it previously refers to CVE-2023-42119 for the DNS-resolver-related issue.
One of six reported Exim vulnerabilities affecting Exim versions before 4.96.1 and 4.97; at the time of the content it was still under investigation and only mitigating protective measures were available.
One of six reported Exim vulnerabilities affecting Exim versions before 4.96.1 and 4.97; at the time of the content it was still under investigation and only mitigating measures were available.
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