CVE-2020-28014: Medium severity sa-exim vulnerability

Published May 6, 2021
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Exim Exim>=4.00<4.94.2

Event History

May 6, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:43 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:43 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-28014?

CVE-2020-28014 is a vulnerability in Exim version 4 before 4.94.2 that allows execution with unnecessary privileges.

2

How does CVE-2020-28014 impact the Exim software?

CVE-2020-28014 allows the exim user to overwrite root-owned files, leading to a denial of service.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-28014?

The severity of CVE-2020-28014 is medium.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-28014?

To fix CVE-2020-28014, update your Exim software to version 4.94.2 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-28014?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-28014 at the following URL: [https://www.exim.org/static/doc/security/CVE-2020-qualys/CVE-2020-28014-PIDFP.txt](https://www.exim.org/static/doc/security/CVE-2020-qualys/CVE-2020-28014-PIDFP.txt).

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