CVE-2019-15846
UnknownEPSS 35.74%
Last modified
CVE-2019-15846 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Exim before 4.92.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as root via a trailing backslash.. EPSS estimates a 35.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Exim before 4.92.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as root via a trailing backslash.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Exim | Exim | < 4.92.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- http://exim.org/static/doc/security/CVE-2019-15846.txtMitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Sep/13Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/06/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://exim.org/static/doc/security/CVE-2019-15846.txtMitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Sep/13Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/06/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-15846?
Exim before 4.92.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as root via a trailing backslash.
How severe is CVE-2019-15846?
Severity scoring for CVE-2019-15846 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 35.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15846?
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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