This vulnerability has been modified since it was last analyzed by the NVD. It is awaiting reanalysis which may result in further changes to the information provided.
Current Description
In Apache SpamAssassin before 3.4.5, malicious rule configuration (.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 version 3.4.5, users should only use update channels or 3rd party .cf files from trusted places.
Analysis Description
In Apache SpamAssassin before 3.4.5, malicious rule configuration (.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 version 3.4.5, users should only use update channels or 3rd party .cf files from trusted places.
Severity
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
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| CWE-78 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command (‘OS Command Injection’) | NIST Apache Software Foundation |
Change History
2 change records found show changes
CVE Modified by Apache Software Foundation 3/28/2021 8:15:13 AM
| Action | Type | Old Value | New Value |
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| Added | Reference |
https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4879 [No Types Assigned] |
Initial Analysis 3/26/2021 9:28:53 PM
| Action | Type | Old Value | New Value |
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| Added | CPE Configuration |
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*cpe:2.3:a:apache:spamassassin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 3.4.5
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| Added | CVSS V2 |
NIST (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C) |
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| Added | CVSS V3.1 |
NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
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| Added | CWE |
NIST CWE-78 |
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| Changed | Reference Type |
https://s.apache.org/3r1wh No Types Assigned |
https://s.apache.org/3r1wh Mailing List, Vendor Advisory |