CVE-2016-1531 Exim before 4.86.2, when installed setuid root, allows local users to gain privileges via the perl_startup argument.
HighCVSS 7.0
EPSS 6.2%
Framework module
Public exploit
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- Public exploit available
Description
Exim before 4.86.2, when installed setuid root, allows local users to gain privileges via the perl_startup argument.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian/exim4(Debian:12) | < 4.86.2-1 | 4.86.2-1 |
| debian/exim4(Debian:13) | < 4.86.2-1 | 4.86.2-1 |
| debian/exim4(Debian:14) | < 4.86.2-1 | 4.86.2-1 |
| Exim | <= 4.86 | No fix listed |
References
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2016-1531 vendor-advisory
- openSUSE-SU-2016:0721 vendor-advisory
- packetstormsecurity.com exploit
- DSA-3517 vendor-advisory
- www.exim.org third-party-advisory us-government-resource
- www.rapid7.com
- 1035512 vdb-entry
- USN-2933-1 vendor-advisory
- 39535 exploit
- 39549 exploit
- 39702 exploit