Apache SpamAssassin up to 3.4.2 CF File os command injection

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A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Apache SpamAssassin up to 3.4.2. This affects an unknown function of the component CF File Handler. The manipulation results in os command injection. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-11805. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apache SpamAssassin up to 3.4.2 (Anti-Spam Software). Affected is an unknown functionality of the component CF File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a os command injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-78. The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In Apache SpamAssassin before 3.4.3, nefarious 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 3.4.3, we recommend that users should only use update channels or 3rd party .cf files from trusted places.

The weakness was presented 12/12/2019 (Website). The advisory is available at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-11805 since 06/05/2018. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1202 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 3.4.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

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• Anti-Spam Software

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• Apache

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• SpamAssassin

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• 3.4.0
• 3.4.1
• 3.4.2

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• open-source

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• Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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