CVE-2016-9963
UnknownEPSS 3.10%
Last modified
CVE-2016-9963 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Exim before 4.87.1 might allow remote attackers to obtain the private DKIM signing key via vectors related to log files and bounce messages.. EPSS estimates a 3.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Exim before 4.87.1 might allow remote attackers to obtain the private DKIM signing key via vectors related to log files and bounce messages.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Exim | Exim | <= 4.87 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.10 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3747Third Party Advisory
- http://www.exim.org/static/doc/CVE-2016-9963.txtMitigation, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94947Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037484Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3164-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.exim.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1996Issue Tracking, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3747Third Party Advisory
- http://www.exim.org/static/doc/CVE-2016-9963.txtMitigation, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94947Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037484Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3164-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.exim.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1996Issue Tracking, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-9963?
Exim before 4.87.1 might allow remote attackers to obtain the private DKIM signing key via vectors related to log files and bounce messages.
How severe is CVE-2016-9963?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9963 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9963?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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