Vulnerability Description
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 Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Exim | Exim | <= 4.82.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.exim.org/exim.git/commitdiff/7685ce68148a083d7759e78d01aa5198fc099c44
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-August/136251.htm
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-August/136264.htm
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2933-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1122552
- https://lists.exim.org/lurker/message/20140722.145949.42c043f5.en.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.exim.org/lurker/message/20140722.152452.d6c019e8.en.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201607-12
- http://git.exim.org/exim.git/commitdiff/7685ce68148a083d7759e78d01aa5198fc099c44
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-August/136251.htm
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-August/136264.htm
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2933-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1122552
- https://lists.exim.org/lurker/message/20140722.145949.42c043f5.en.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.exim.org/lurker/message/20140722.152452.d6c019e8.en.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2972?
CVE-2014-2972 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). 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.
How severe is CVE-2014-2972?
CVE-2014-2972 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-2972?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Exim Exim.