CVE-2011-0017 in Server
Summary
The open_log function in log.c in Exim 4.72 and earlier does not check the return value from (1) setuid or (2) setgid system calls, which allows local users to append log data to arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
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Reservation
12/07/2010
Disclosure
02/01/2011
Status
Confirmed
Entries
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| ID | Vulnerability | CWE | Exp | Cou | CVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4280 | Exim Server open_log link following | 59 | Not defined | Official fix | CVE-2011-0017 |