Vulnerability Description
Exim before 4.86.2, when installed setuid root, allows local users to gain privileges via the perl_startup argument.
CVSS Score
7.0
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Exim | Exim | <= 4.86 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00026.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136124/Exim-4.84-3-Local-Root-Privilege-EscExploit
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3517
- http://www.exim.org/static/doc/CVE-2016-1531.txtThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/unix/local/exim_perl_startup
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035512
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2933-1
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39535/Exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39549/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39702/
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00026.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136124/Exim-4.84-3-Local-Root-Privilege-EscExploit
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3517
- http://www.exim.org/static/doc/CVE-2016-1531.txtThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/unix/local/exim_perl_startup
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1531?
CVE-2016-1531 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). Exim before 4.86.2, when installed setuid root, allows local users to gain privileges via the perl_startup argument.
How severe is CVE-2016-1531?
CVE-2016-1531 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1531?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Exim Exim.