#VU49195 Stack-based buffer overflow in Spamsniper


Published: 2020-12-27 | Updated: 2020-12-29

Vulnerability identifier: #VU49195

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-7845

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Spamsniper
Server applications / DLP, anti-spam, sniffers

Vendor: JSecurity

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing MAIL FROM command. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Spamsniper: 5.2.0 - 5.2.7


External links
http://www.jiransecurity.com/
http://www.krcert.or.kr/krcert/secNoticeView.do?bulletin_writing_sequence=35855


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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