#VU52860 Input validation error in Exim - CVE-2020-28015

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#VU52860 Input validation error in Exim - CVE-2020-28015

Published: May 4, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU52860
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-28015
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Exim
Software vendor:
Exim

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when processing new line characters. A local user can inject a new line character into spool header file and execute arbitrary commands.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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