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Numeric Errors Affecting exim4 package, versions <4.82.1-2

low

Snyk CVSS

    Attack Complexity Low

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS 0.04% (6th percentile)
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NVD
5.9 medium

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-DEBIAN12-EXIM4-1545059
  • published 4 Sep 2014
  • disclosed 4 Sep 2014
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Introduced: 4 Sep 2014

CVE-2014-2972 Open this link in a new tab
CWE-189 Open this link in a new tab

How to fix?

Upgrade Debian:12 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:12 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.