Modified


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.

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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

CVSS 3.x Severity and Metrics:

CVSS 2.0 Severity and Metrics:

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Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command (‘OS Command Injection’) NIST   Apache Software Foundation  

Change History

3 change records found show changes

CVE Modified by Apache Software Foundation 3/30/2021 10:15:13 PM

Action Type Old Value New Value
Added Reference
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/7V2SBVTKVLFFT36ECJQ7TQ7KAQCQZDRZ/ [No Types Assigned]

CVE Modified by Apache Software Foundation 3/28/2021 8:15:13 AM

Action Type Old Value New Value
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
Added CPE Configuration
OR
     *cpe:2.3:a:apache:spamassassin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 3.4.5
Added CVSS V2
NIST (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Added CVSS V3.1
NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Added CWE
NIST CWE-78
Changed Reference Type
https://s.apache.org/3r1wh No Types Assigned
https://s.apache.org/3r1wh Mailing List, Vendor Advisory