CVE-2010-4345
Exim allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging the ability of the exim user account to specify an alternate configuration file with a…
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- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2022-03-25, remediation due 2022-04-15)
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-264
Description
Exim allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging the ability of the exim user account to specify an alternate configuration file with a directive that contains arbitrary commands.
Affected products
- Exim Exim
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions. Federal remediation deadline: 2022-04-15.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.
FAQ
Is CVE-2010-4345 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2010-4345 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2022-03-25, with a federal remediation deadline of 2022-04-15. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2010-4345?
CVE-2010-4345 has no published CVSS base score yet — NVD analysis can lag disclosure. Check the vendor references for an interim severity.
Related vulnerabilities
- CVE-2010-4344 — Exim Exim
- CVE-2018-6789 — Exim Exim
- CVE-2019-16928 — Exim Exim Internet Mailer
- CVE-2019-10149 — Exim Mail Transfer Agent (MTA)
- CVE-2015-3246 — Red Hat Libuser
- CVE-2016-0165 — Microsoft Win32k
Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.
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