CVE-2002-1381 describes a format string vulnerability in Exim mail server versions 3.x through 3.36 and 4.x through 4.10, specifically within the daemon.c file. This flaw allows administrative users to execute arbitrary code by manipulating the pid_file_path value. With a CVSS score of 7.2, this vulnerability is considered high severity due to its local attack vector, low attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog or Hot List, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.35CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:university_of_cambridge:exim:3.35:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.36CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:university_of_cambridge:exim:3.36:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.10CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:university_of_cambridge:exim:4.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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