Vulnerability identifier: #VU16311
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
SpamAssassin
Server applications /
DLP, anti-spam, sniffers
Vendor: Apache Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a code injection condition in the meta rule syntax that exists when rules are processed by the affected software. A local attacker can supply specially crafted data and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Update to version 3.4.2.
Vulnerable software versions
SpamAssassin: 2.1.0 - 3.4.1
External links
http://lists.apache.org/thread.html/7f6a16bc0fd0fd5e67c7fd95bd655069a2ac7d1f88e42d3c853e601c@%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.