A Vulnerability in EXIM Could Allow for Arbitrary Code Execution

A vulnerability has been discovered in EXIM which could allow for arbitrary code execution. Exim is a mail transfer agent (MTA) for hosts that are running Unix or Unix-like operating systems. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow for arbitrary code execution in the context of the service account. An unauthenticated attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.

account agent arbitrary code code code execution context exim exploitation mail mta operating systems running service systems transfer unix vulnerability