Command Execution Vulnerability in Apache SpamAssassin
CVE-2018-11805

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Apache
Status
Apache Spamassassin
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 December 2019

Summary

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.

Affected Version(s)

Apache SpamAssassin Apache SpamAssassin prior to 3.4.3

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/6f89f82a573ea616dce5...
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https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/d015dc5b4f24fd6777a8...
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https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/2946b38caec47f7f6a79...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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