Debian: DSA-2154-2: exim4 regression fix

Date 30 Jan 2011

Category Debian Linux Distribution - Security Advisories

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Posted By LinuxSecurity Advisories

The updated packages from DSA-2154-1 introduced a regression which prevented unprivileged users from using 'exim4 -bf' to test filter configurations. This update fixes this problem.


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Debian Security Advisory DSA-2154-2                  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
https://www.debian.org/security/                           Stefan Fritsch
January 30, 2011                      https://www.debian.org/security/faq
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Package          : exim4
Vulnerability    : privilege escalation / regression
Problem type     : local
CVE Id(s)        : CVE-2010-4345 CVE-2011-0017
Debian bug       : 611572
Behaviour change : yes

The updated packages from DSA-2154-1 introduced a regression which
prevented unprivileged users from using 'exim4 -bf' to test filter
configurations. This update fixes this problem.

Please also read the information provided in DSA-2154-1 if you have
not done so already.

For the stable distribution (lenny), this problem has been fixed in
version 4.69-9+lenny4.

For the testing distribution (squeeze) and the unstable distribution
(sid), this problem will be fixed soon.

Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://www.debian.org/security/

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