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Fedora Postfix Buffer Over-Read Vulnerability Advisory

Fedora Postfix Buffer Over-Read Vulnerability Advisory

First seen 2 Jun 2026, 06:22 UTC

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ThreatCluster June 3, 2026 at 05:45 UTC
  • CVE-2026-43964 is a critical buffer over-read vulnerability in Postfix.
  • Affected systems include all Fedora versions using Postfix 2:3.10.10-1.
  • Users are urged to apply the patch immediately using the 'dnf' update program.

On May 18, 2026, an update was released for Fedora versions addressing a critical buffer over-read vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-43964. This vulnerability allows for a buffer over-read via a malformed enhanced status code, potentially exposing sensitive information. The affected systems include all Fedora distributions using Postfix version 2:3.10.10-1. Users are advised to upgrade their systems using the 'dnf' update program to mitigate the risk. The CVE was published on May 4, 2026, and is categorized as a significant security concern. Administrators should prioritize applying the patch to prevent potential exploitation.

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2026-05-04
CVE-2026-43964 published
CVE-2026-43964 was officially published, detailing a buffer over-read vulnerability in Postfix.
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2026-05-18
Fedora update released
An update was released for Fedora to address CVE-2026-43964, resolving the buffer over-read issue.
Linuxsecurity
2026-06-02
Advisory published
Linuxsecurity published advisories for Fedora 43 and 44 regarding CVE-2026-43964, urging users to upgrade.
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