Numeric Errors Affecting exim4 package, versions <4.82.1-2


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on Debian security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (6th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-DEBIAN10-EXIM4-382962
  • published4 Sept 2014
  • 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 Debian:10 exim4 to version 4.82.1-2 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream exim4 package and not the exim4 package as distributed by Debian. See How to fix? for Debian:10 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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