Apache SpamAssassin 3.4.2 Meta Rule Syntax code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache SpamAssassin 3.4.2. It has been declared as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the component Meta Rule Syntax Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to code injection. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-11781. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache SpamAssassin 3.4.2 (Anti-Spam Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component Meta Rule Syntax Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Apache SpamAssassin 3.4.2 fixes a local user code injection in the meta rule syntax.

The bug was discovered 09/16/2018. The weakness was shared 09/17/2018 by Security Team with cPanel (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-11781 since 06/05/2018. The attack needs to be approached locally. Required for exploitation is a single authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 117840 (Fedora 27 : spamassassin (2018-6ed251c42b)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 157821 (Oracle Enterprise Linux Security Update for spamassassin (ELSA-2018-2916)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (117840) and SecurityFocus (BID 105373†). The entries VDB-124134 and VDB-124143 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Nessus ID: 117840
Nessus Name: Fedora 27 : spamassassin (2018-6ed251c42b)
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: FEDORA-2018-6ed251c42b
Researcher: Security Team
Organization: cPanel
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2018-11781 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-11781
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-124144
SecurityFocus: 105373 - Apache SpamAssassin CVE-2018-11780 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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Created: 09/18/2018 07:05
Updated: 05/16/2023 15:17
Changes: 09/18/2018 07:05 (75), 03/24/2020 15:18 (7), 05/16/2023 15:11 (4), 05/16/2023 15:17 (1)
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