CVE-2018-11805
MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.87%
Last modified
CVE-2018-11805 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In Apache SpamAssassin before 3.4.3, nefarious CF files can be configured to run system commands without any output or errors. With this, exploits can be injected in a number of scenarios. EPSS estimates a 0.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Apache SpamAssassin before 3.4.3, nefarious CF files can be configured to run system commands without any output or errors. With this, exploits can be injected in a number of scenarios. In addition to upgrading to SA 3.4.3, we recommend that users should only use update channels or 3rd party .cf files from trusted places.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Spamassassin | < 3.4.3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/12/12/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bz.apache.org/SpamAssassin/show_bug.cgi?id=7647Permissions Required
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/12/msg00019.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Dec/27Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2019/q4/154Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://svn.apache.org/repos/asf/spamassassin/branches/3.4/build/announcements/3.4.3.txtMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4584Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/12/12/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bz.apache.org/SpamAssassin/show_bug.cgi?id=7647Permissions Required
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/12/msg00019.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Dec/27Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2019/q4/154Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://svn.apache.org/repos/asf/spamassassin/branches/3.4/build/announcements/3.4.3.txtMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4584Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-11805?
In Apache SpamAssassin before 3.4.3, nefarious CF files can be configured to run system commands without any output or errors. With this, exploits can be injected in a number of scenarios. In addition to upgrading to SA 3.4.3, we recommend that users should only use update channels or 3rd party .cf files from trusted places.
How severe is CVE-2018-11805?
CVE-2018-11805 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11805?
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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