Sendmail File Descriptor Security Vulnerability

BID:67791

Info

Sendmail File Descriptor Security Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 67791
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2014-3956
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: May 21 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 13 2015 09:17PM
Credit: The vendor reported this issue.
Vulnerable: Sendmail Sendmail 8.14.8
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Not Vulnerable: Sendmail Sendmail 8.14.9
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Discussion

Sendmail File Descriptor Security Vulnerability

Sendmail is prone to a security vulnerability because the application fails to properly handle open file descriptors.

An attacker may exploit this issue to perform unauthorized actions in the context of the application. This may aid in other attacks.

Sendmail versions prior to 8.14.9 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

Sendmail File Descriptor Security Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Sendmail File Descriptor Security Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

Sendmail File Descriptor Security Vulnerability

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