# CVE-2019-13917: exim4: Exim 4.85 through 4.92 (fixed in 4.92.1) allows remote code execution as root in some unusual configurations that use...

CVE-2019-13917 is fixed in 6 products on 1 platform, first by exim4 4.90.1-1ubuntu1.3, released July 25, 2019. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-13917
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0862
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 25, 2019

## Description

Exim 4.85 through 4.92 (fixed in 4.92.1) allows remote code execution as root in some unusual configurations that use the ${sort } expansion for items that can be controlled by an attacker (e.g., $local_part or $domain).

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | exim4 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 4.90.1-1ubuntu1.3 | [exim4 4.90.1-1ubuntu1.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-exim4-4.90.1-1ubuntu1.3.md) | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Linux | exim4-base Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 4.90.1-1ubuntu1.3 | [exim4-base 4.90.1-1ubuntu1.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-exim4-base-4.90.1-1ubuntu1.3.md) | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Linux | exim4-config Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 4.90.1-1ubuntu1.3 | [exim4-config 4.90.1-1ubuntu1.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-exim4-config-4.90.1-1ubuntu1.3.md) | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Linux | exim4-daemon-heavy Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 4.90.1-1ubuntu1.3 | [exim4-daemon-heavy 4.90.1-1ubuntu1.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-exim4-daemon-heavy-4.90.1-1ubuntu1.3.md) | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Linux | exim4-daemon-light Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 4.90.1-1ubuntu1.3 | [exim4-daemon-light 4.90.1-1ubuntu1.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-exim4-daemon-light-4.90.1-1ubuntu1.3.md) | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Linux | eximon4 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 4.90.1-1ubuntu1.3 | [eximon4 4.90.1-1ubuntu1.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-eximon4-4.90.1-1ubuntu1.3.md) | Jul 25, 2019 |

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