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MEDIUM · 6.1

CVE-2020-28014

Exim 4 before 4.94.2 allows Execution with Unnecessary Privileges. The -oP option is available to the exim user, and allows a denial of service because root-owned files can be overwritten.

Vulnerability Description

Exim 4 before 4.94.2 allows Execution with Unnecessary Privileges. The -oP option is available to the exim user, and allows a denial of service because root-owned files can be overwritten.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
LOW
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
EximExim>= 4.00, < 4.94.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-28014?

CVE-2020-28014 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Exim 4 before 4.94.2 allows Execution with Unnecessary Privileges. The -oP option is available to the exim user, and allows a denial of service because root-owned files can be overwritten.

How severe is CVE-2020-28014?

CVE-2020-28014 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-28014?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Exim Exim.