CVE-2006-2447
UnknownEPSS 74.31%
Last modified
CVE-2006-2447 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SpamAssassin before 3.1.3, when running with vpopmail and the paranoid (-P) switch, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted message that is not properly handled when invoking spamd with the virtual pop username.. EPSS estimates a 74.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
SpamAssassin before 3.1.3, when running with vpopmail and the paranoid (-P) switch, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted message that is not properly handled when invoking spamd with the virtual pop username.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Spamassassin | 3.1.0 |
| Apache | Spamassassin | 3.1.1 |
| Apache | Spamassassin | 3.1.2 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20430Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20443Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20482Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20531Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20566Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20692Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1090Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0543.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2148Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20430Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20443Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20482Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20531Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20566Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20692Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1090Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0543.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2148Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2006-2447?
SpamAssassin before 3.1.3, when running with vpopmail and the paranoid (-P) switch, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted message that is not properly handled when invoking spamd with the virtual pop username.
How severe is CVE-2006-2447?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2447 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 74.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2447?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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