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CVE-2025-30232 (GCVE-0-2025-30232)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-03-27 00:00 – Updated: 2025-03-28 14:37
VLAI
Summary
A use-after-free in Exim 4.96 through 4.98.1 could allow users (with command-line access) to escalate privileges.
Severity
8.1 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-03-28 14:37 UTC
CWE
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Vendor Product Version CPE status
Exim Exim Affected: 4.96 , < 4.98.2 (custom)
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