high7.0Public exploit code
CVE-2017-5899
Directory traversal vulnerability in the setuid root helper binary in S-nail (later S-mailx) before 14.8.16 allows local users to write to arbitrary files and …
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- S-nail < 14.8.16 - Local Privilege Escalation2019-01-13 · local · multiple
Impact
Directory traversal vulnerability in the setuid root helper binary in S-nail (later S-mailx) before 14.8.16 allows local users to write to arbitrary files and consequently gain root privileges via a .. (dot dot) in the randstr argument.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| S-Nail Project | S-Nail | through 14.8.5 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/27/7
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/07/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96138
- https://www.mail-archive.com/s-nail-users%40lists.sourceforge.net/msg00551.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/27/7
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/07/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96138
- https://www.mail-archive.com/s-nail-users%40lists.sourceforge.net/msg00551.html