CVE-2006-2447
First published: Tue Jun 06 2006(Updated: )
SpamAssassin before 3.1.3, when running with vpopmail and the paranoid (-P) switch, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted message that is not properly handled when invoking spamd with the virtual pop username.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SpamAssassin | =3.1.0 | |
| SpamAssassin | =3.1.1 | |
| SpamAssassin | =3.1.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.nabble.com/ANNOUNCE%3A-Apache-SpamAssassin-3.1.3-available%21-t1736096.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1090
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0543.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18290
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20443
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20430
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20482
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200606-09.xml
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2006/0034/
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016230
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016235
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20531
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20566
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20692
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:103
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2148
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27008
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9184
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/436288/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-2447?
CVE-2006-2447 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2447?
To fix CVE-2006-2447, upgrade your Apache SpamAssassin to version 3.1.3 or later.
Which versions of SpamAssassin are affected by CVE-2006-2447?
CVE-2006-2447 affects SpamAssassin versions 3.1.0, 3.1.1, and 3.1.2.
What type of attacks can be performed using CVE-2006-2447?
CVE-2006-2447 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via crafted messages.
Is CVE-2006-2447 related to vpopmail usage?
Yes, CVE-2006-2447 specifically affects SpamAssassin when it is running with vpopmail and the paranoid switch.
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