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sa-exim "greylistclean.cron" File Deletion Vulnerability
Secunia Advisory: SA19225
Release Date: 2006-03-13
Last Update: 2006-03-21
Popularity: 5,548 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Security Bypass
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

Software:sa-exim 4.x

Secunia CVSS-2 Score: Available in Secunia business solutions

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Description:
Chris Morris has reported a vulnerability in sa-exim, which potentially can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions.

The vulnerability is caused due to an error in "greylistclean.cron" when deleting files containing spaces in their filenames in the greylist cache directory. This can potentially be exploited to delete files on the system via an email with a specially-crafted email address.

The vulnerability has been reported in version 4.2. Prior versions may also be affected.

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