CVE-2019-12420
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 7.23%
Last modified
CVE-2019-12420 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Apache SpamAssassin before 3.4.3, a message can be crafted in a way to use excessive resources. Upgrading to SA 3.4.3 as soon as possible is the recommended fix but details will not be shared publicly.. EPSS estimates a 7.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Apache SpamAssassin before 3.4.3, a message can be crafted in a way to use excessive resources. Upgrading to SA 3.4.3 as soon as possible is the recommended fix but details will not be shared publicly.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/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/2019/12/12/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bz.apache.org/SpamAssassin/show_bug.cgi?id=7747Permissions 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://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/2019/12/12/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bz.apache.org/SpamAssassin/show_bug.cgi?id=7747Permissions 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://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-2019-12420?
In Apache SpamAssassin before 3.4.3, a message can be crafted in a way to use excessive resources. Upgrading to SA 3.4.3 as soon as possible is the recommended fix but details will not be shared publicly.
How severe is CVE-2019-12420?
CVE-2019-12420 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 7.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12420?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2019-12420?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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