Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU52861

#VU52861 Security features bypass in Exim - CVE-2020-28012

Published: May 4, 2021

Vulnerability identifier: #VU52861

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-2020-28012

CWE-ID: CWE-254

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 missing close-on-exec flag for privileged pipe. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.

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