OSVDB ID: 58100 Title: Sendmail Controlling User Queue File Resource Starvation DoS |
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Description |
Sendmail contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered when getpwuid fails. This flaw may lead to a loss of availability and privilege escalation. |
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Local Access Required
Attack Type: Denial of Service Impact: Loss of Availability Solution: Upgrade Exploit: Exploit Unknown Disclosure: Vendor Verified |
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Upgrade to version 8.7.6, 8.8.x or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds. |
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Unknown or Incomplete |