CVE-2017-14102
First published: Fri Sep 01 2017(Updated: )
MIMEDefang 2.80 and earlier creates a PID file after dropping privileges to a non-root account, which might allow local users to kill arbitrary processes by leveraging access to this non-root account for PID file modification before a root script executes a "kill `cat /pathname`" command, as demonstrated by the init-script.in and mimedefang-init.in scripts.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MIMEDefang | =2.80 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-14102?
CVE-2017-14102 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to terminate arbitrary processes.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14102?
To fix CVE-2017-14102, upgrade MIMEDefang to version 2.81 or later which addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-14102?
Users of MIMEDefang versions 2.80 and earlier are affected by CVE-2017-14102.
What does CVE-2017-14102 exploit?
CVE-2017-14102 exploits the creation of a PID file after dropping privileges, allowing local users to modify it.
Can CVE-2017-14102 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-14102 requires local access to the affected system to exploit the vulnerability.
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