ID:2031 - Exploit for OS Command Injection in Exim - CVE-2019-15846

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:2031 - Exploit for OS Command Injection in Exim - CVE-2019-15846

ID:2031 - Exploit for OS Command Injection in Exim - CVE-2019-15846

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU20924
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-15846
CWE-ID: CWE-78
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Exim

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability 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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.