Exim to Version 4.99.1

Request to update the Exim mail transfer agent to the latest stable version 4.99.1 in Eenos.

Description

Currently, the Exim version bundled with Eenos is outdated. We request upgrading to Exim 4.99.1, which includes important security patches, bug fixes, performance improvements, and enhanced compatibility with modern mail infrastructure.

Keeping Exim updated is critical for:

• Improved email delivery reliability

• Security vulnerability mitigation

• Better TLS and authentication handling

• Spam and abuse prevention improvements

• Compatibility with modern mail standards (SPF, DKIM, DMARC integrations)

 Benefits of Updating to 4.99.1

• Latest upstream security fixes

• Enhanced SMTP protocol handling

• Improved TLS cipher support

• Better queue management performance

• Stability improvements in high-volume environments

• Reduced risk of mail server exploits

Expected Outcome

After the update:

• Servers running Eenos will have improved mail performance and security.

• Hosting providers can meet modern compliance and deliverability requirements.

• Reduced security risk exposure for production mail servers.