SB2014060601 - Slackware Linux update for sendmail



SB2014060601 - Slackware Linux update for sendmail

Published: June 6, 2014

Security Bulletin ID SB2014060601
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Local unauthorized disclosure of information (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-3956)

The vulnerability allows a local user to cause an anauthorized disclosure of Information.

The vulnerability exists due to the sm_close_on_exec function in conf.c in sendmail. A local user can access unintended high-numbered file descriptors via a custom mail-delivery program.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in disclosure of information.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.