Vulnerability identifier: #VU52873

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-27216

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Exim
Server applications / Mail servers

Vendor: Exim

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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Exim: 4.84.1 - 4.94.1

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External links
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2021/q2/93

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Q & A

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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.