SB2019090804 - OpenSUSE Linux update for exim 



SB2019090804 - OpenSUSE Linux update for exim

Published: September 8, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019090804
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-15846)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of trailing backslash during TLS connection. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send specially crafted command via an established TLS connection and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system with root privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.