Debian update for exim4

1) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU20924

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-15846

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of trailing backslash during TLS connection. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send specially crafted command via an established TLS connection and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system with root privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package to version: 4.89-2+deb9u6, 4.92-8+deb10u2.

Vulnerable software versions

exim4 (Debian package): 4.10-0.srh20.1 - 4.92-8+deb10u1~bpo9+1

External links

http://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4517

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.