CVE-2016-1531: High severity sa-exim vulnerability
Published Apr 7, 2016
·Updated
Exim before 4.86.2, when installed setuid root, allows local users to gain privileges via the perlstartup argument.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Exim Exim<=4.86
Event History
Apr 7, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1531?
CVE-2016-1531 has a high severity rating as it allows local users to escalate privileges on affected systems.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-1531?
To fix CVE-2016-1531, upgrade Exim to version 4.86.2 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2016-1531?
CVE-2016-1531 affects systems where Exim versions prior to 4.86.2 are installed with setuid root permissions.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2016-1531?
The impact of CVE-2016-1531 is that a local user can potentially gain root privileges, compromising the security of the system.
5
When was CVE-2016-1531 published?
CVE-2016-1531 was published in March 2016.