CVE-2021-27216
CVSS v3
6.3
MEDIUM
EPSS Score
0.1 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Exim 4 before 4.94.2 has Execution with Unnecessary Privileges. By leveraging a delete_pid_file race condition, a local user can delete arbitrary files as root. This involves the -oP and -oPX options.
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-05-06
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-27216?
Exim 4 before 4.94.2 has Execution with Unnecessary Privileges. By leveraging a delete_pid_file race condition, a local user can delete arbitrary files as root. This involves the -oP and -oPX options.
Is CVE-2021-27216 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2021-27216 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 0.1%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-27216?
CVE-2021-27216 has a CVSS v3 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM severity).
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