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CentOS Linux 7 [TuxCare] Security Update: exim / exim-greylist / exim-mon / exim-mysql / exim-pgsql / etc (CENTOS7:CLSA-2026:1783707452)
high Nessus Plugin ID 361191
Synopsis
The CentOS Linux host is missing one or more security updates.Description
The CentOS Linux 7 host has packages installed that are affected by a vulnerability as referenced in the TuxCare CENTOS7:CLSA-2026:1783707452 advisory.- A use-after-free in Exim 4.96 through 4.98.1 could allow users (with command-line access) to escalate privileges. (CVE-2025-30232)
- A use-after-free is possible, with potential for privilege escalation in Exim versions 4.96, 4.97, 4.98 and 4.98.1. Command-line access is also required for exploitation. (CVE-2025-30232)
Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.
Solution
Update the affected packages based on the guidance in TuxCare advisory CENTOS7:CLSA-2026:1783707452.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 361191
File Name: tuxcare_centos_7_CLSA-2026-1783707452.nasl
Version: 1.1
Type: Local
Agent: unix
Family: CentOS Local Security Checks
Published: 10/1/2026
Updated: 10/1/2026
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Continuous Assessment, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 4.9
Percentile: 58.35
Vendor
Vendor Severity: Important
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 6.8
Temporal Score: 5
Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2025-30232
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.8
Temporal Score: 6.8
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/CentOS/release, Host/CentOS/rpm-list, Host/OS/extended-third-party
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 7/10/2026
Vulnerability Publication Date: 3/26/2025
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2025-30232
CLSA: 2026:1783707452