SB2016031002 - Arch Linux update for exim
Published: March 10, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016031002
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Default set-uid root for perl_startup script (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-1531)
The vulnerability allows a local user to obtain elevated privileges.
The vulnerability exists due to improper default permission for "perl_startup" startup script, which has set-uid root bit. A local user can obtain root privileges on the system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will allow the local attacker to obtain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary commands as root.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.