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HIGH · 8.4

CVE-2020-8015

A UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability in the packaging of exim in openSUSE Factory allows local attackers to escalate from user mail to root. This issue affects: openSUSE Factory exim...

Vulnerability Description

A UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability in the packaging of exim in openSUSE Factory allows local attackers to escalate from user mail to root. This issue affects: openSUSE Factory exim versions prior to 4.93.0.4-3.1.

CVSS Score

8.4

HIGH

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
EximExim< 4.93.0.4-3.1
OpensuseOpensuse-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-8015?

CVE-2020-8015 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH). A UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability in the packaging of exim in openSUSE Factory allows local attackers to escalate from user mail to root. This issue affects: openSUSE Factory exim...

How severe is CVE-2020-8015?

CVE-2020-8015 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-8015?

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