Vulnerability identifier: #VU341
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-78
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
Exim
Server applications /
Mail servers
Vendor: Exim
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to design error in Exim, when allowing local users to load arbitrary configuration file via the "spool_directory" directive. A local user can specify an alternate configuration file with a directive that contains arbitrary commands and execute arbitrary commands on the system with root privileges.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will allow a local user to gain root privileges on the system.
Mitigation
Update to version 4.73.
Vulnerable software versions
Exim: 4.70 - 4.72
External links
http://github.com/Exim/exim/wiki/EximSecurity
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.