Command Execution Vulnerability in Apache SpamAssassin

CVE-2018-11805

What is CVE-2018-11805?

In Apache SpamAssassin prior to version 3.4.3, there exists a security flaw where malicious configuration files (CF files) can be set up to execute system commands without any output or errors, which presents significant potential for exploitation in various scenarios. To mitigate the risk, it is crucial to upgrade to version 3.4.3 or later and ensure that any CF files used for updates or third-party configurations come from trusted sources.

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