Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU52873

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Exim - CVE-2021-27216

Published: May 4, 2021

Vulnerability identifier: #VU52873

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-27216

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vendor: Exim

Affected software:
Exim

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to delete arbitrary files on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. A local user can delete arbitrary files on the system.

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