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CVE-2007-2873

UnknownEPSS 0.34%

Last modified

CVE-2007-2873 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SpamAssassin 3.1.x, 3.2.0, and 3.2.1 before 20070611, when running as root in unusual configurations using vpopmail or virtual users, allows local users to cause a denial of service (corrupt arbitrary files) via a symlink attack on a file that is used by spamd.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SpamAssassin 3.1.x, 3.2.0, and 3.2.1 before 20070611, when running as root in unusual configurations using vpopmail or virtual users, allows local users to cause a denial of service (corrupt arbitrary files) via a symlink attack on a file that is used by spamd.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.34%

25.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SpamassassinSpamassassin3.1.0
SpamassassinSpamassassin3.1.1
SpamassassinSpamassassin3.1.2
SpamassassinSpamassassin3.1.3
SpamassassinSpamassassin3.1.4
SpamassassinSpamassassin3.1.5
SpamassassinSpamassassin3.1.6
SpamassassinSpamassassin3.1.7
SpamassassinSpamassassin3.1.8
SpamassassinSpamassassin3.1.9
SpamassassinSpamassassin3.2.0
SpamassassinSpamassassin3.2.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-2873?
SpamAssassin 3.1.x, 3.2.0, and 3.2.1 before 20070611, when running as root in unusual configurations using vpopmail or virtual users, allows local users to cause a denial of service (corrupt arbitrary files) via a symlink attack on a file that is used by spamd.
How severe is CVE-2007-2873?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-2873 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2873?
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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Source: NVD / NIST