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
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
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.