CVE-2006-1251: Code Injection
First published: Sun Mar 19 2006(Updated: )
Argument injection vulnerability in greylistclean.cron in sa-exim 4.2 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via an email with a To field that contains a filename separated by whitespace, which is not quoted when greylistclean.cron provides the argument to the rm command.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SA-Exim | =4.0 | |
| SA-Exim | =4.1 | |
| SA-Exim | =4.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=345071
- http://marc.merlins.org/linux/exim/files/sa-exim-cvs/Changelog.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17110
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19225
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0941
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25286
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1251?
CVE-2006-1251 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to manipulate file deletion.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1251?
To fix CVE-2006-1251, update to version 4.3 or later of sa-exim, which includes a patch for this vulnerability.
What versions of sa-exim are affected by CVE-2006-1251?
Versions 4.0, 4.1, and 4.2 of sa-exim are vulnerable to CVE-2006-1251.
Can CVE-2006-1251 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-1251 can be exploited remotely through crafted email messages.
What impact does CVE-2006-1251 have on a system?
CVE-2006-1251 allows attackers to delete arbitrary files from the server, potentially leading to data loss.
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- version/sa-exim/4.0
- version/sa-exim/4.1
- version/sa-exim/4.2