Numeric Errors Affecting exim-pgsql package, versions <0:4.72-6.6.amzn1


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on Amazon Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (6th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-AMZN201803-EXIMPGSQL-1677278
  • published27 Sept 2021
  • disclosed4 Sept 2014

Introduced: 4 Sep 2014

CVE-2014-2972  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-189  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Amazon-Linux:2018.03 exim-pgsql to version 0:4.72-6.6.amzn1 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALAS-2014-395.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream exim-pgsql package and not the exim-pgsql package as distributed by Amazon-Linux. See How to fix? for Amazon-Linux:2018.03 relevant fixed versions and status.

expand.c in Exim before 4.83 expands mathematical comparisons twice, which allows local users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary commands via a crafted lookup value.

CVSS Scores

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