Vulnerability Description
Exim before 4.92.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as root via a trailing backslash.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Exim | Exim | < 4.92.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- http://exim.org/static/doc/security/CVE-2019-15846.txtMitigationVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00024.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/06/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/06/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/06/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/06/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/06/8
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/07/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/07/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/08/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/09/1
- https://exim.org/static/doc/security/CVE-2019-15846.txt
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00004.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-15846?
CVE-2019-15846 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Exim before 4.92.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as root via a trailing backslash.
How severe is CVE-2019-15846?
CVE-2019-15846 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-15846?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Exim Exim, Debian Debian Linux.