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CVE-2018-11805

6.7 · MEDIUM

In Apache SpamAssassin before 3.4.3, nefarious CF files can be configured to run system commands without any output or errors.

Published Dec 12, 2019CWE-78EPSS 0.91%

Overview

CVE-2018-11805 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 12, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-04/msg00003.htmlRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/12/12/1Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/01/30/2Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/01/30/3Refbz.apache.org/SpamAssassin/show_bug.cgi?id=7647Reflists.apache.org/thread.html/0b5c73809d0690527341d940029f743807b70550050fd23ee869c5e5%40%3Cusers.spamassassin.apache.org%3EReflists.apache.org/thread.html/2946b38caec47f7f6a79e8e03d2aa723794186e59a7dc6b5e76dfc18%40%3Cannounce.spamassassin.apache.org%3EReflists.apache.org/thread.html/6f89f82a573ea616dce53ec67e52d963618a9f9ac71da5c1efdbd166%40%3Cusers.spamassassin.apache.org%3EReflists.apache.org/thread.html/8534b60bae95ac3a8a4adb840f4ab26135f1c973ce197ff44439cbae%40%3Cusers.spamassassin.apache.org%3EReflists.apache.org/thread.html/bc58907171c6585e5875a3ce86066d4956c218911cb74e3156de4433%40%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-11805?

CVE-2018-11805 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 12, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2018-11805?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-11805?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2018-11805?

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