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CVE-2017-10140

UnknownEPSS 0.57%

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CVE-2017-10140 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Postfix before 2.11.10, 3.0.x before 3.0.10, 3.1.x before 3.1.6, and 3.2.x before 3.2.2 might allow local users to gain privileges by leveraging undocumented functionality in Berkeley DB 2.x and later, related to reading settings from DB_CONFIG in the current directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Postfix before 2.11.10, 3.0.x before 3.0.10, 3.1.x before 3.1.6, and 3.2.x before 3.2.2 might allow local users to gain privileges by leveraging undocumented functionality in Berkeley DB 2.x and later, related to reading settings from DB_CONFIG in the current directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.57%

42.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PostfixPostfix< 2.11.10
PostfixPostfix>= 3.0.0, < 3.0.10
PostfixPostfix>= 3.1.0, < 3.1.6
PostfixPostfix>= 3.2.0, < 3.2.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-10140?
Postfix before 2.11.10, 3.0.x before 3.0.10, 3.1.x before 3.1.6, and 3.2.x before 3.2.2 might allow local users to gain privileges by leveraging undocumented functionality in Berkeley DB 2.x and later, related to reading settings from DB_CONFIG in the current directory.
How severe is CVE-2017-10140?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-10140 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10140?
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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Source: NVD / NIST