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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in University of Cambridge Exim 1.62 (Mail Server Software). This affects some unknown functionality of the component Forward File Handler. The manipulation of the argument include
with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
buffer overflow in exim allows local users to gain root privileges via a long :include: option in a .forward file.
The weakness was presented 07/22/1997 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-0971. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.
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Exploiting
Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
ATT&CK: Unknown
Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Timeline
07/22/1997 🔍07/22/1997 🔍
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Sources
Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-1999-0971 (🔍)
Entry
Created: 06/18/2014 15:49Updated: 05/19/2018 09:50
Changes: 06/18/2014 15:49 (43), 05/19/2018 09:50 (6)
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