CVE-2018-11780: Code Injection

Published Sep 17, 2018
·
Updated

A potential Remote Code Execution bug exists with the PDFInfo plugin in Apache SpamAssassin before 3.4.2.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Apache SpamAssassin<3.4.2
Pdfinfo Project Pdfinfo
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
debian/spamassassin
3.4.6-14.0.1-1~deb12u14.0.1-54.0.2-4

Event History

Sep 17, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 19, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·09:28 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·09:28 PM
Description
Feb 28, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·09:34 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11780?

CVE-2018-11780 has been classified as a potential Remote Code Execution vulnerability, indicating a high severity due to the ability to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-11780?

To fix CVE-2018-11780, upgrade Apache SpamAssassin to version 3.4.6-1 or later.

3

Which versions of Apache SpamAssassin are affected by CVE-2018-11780?

Versions of Apache SpamAssassin before 3.4.2 are affected by CVE-2018-11780.

4

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-11780?

There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2018-11780; updating to a patched version is the recommended approach.

5

What software components are involved in CVE-2018-11780?

CVE-2018-11780 involves the PDFInfo plugin in Apache SpamAssassin and affects systems running specific versions of SpamAssassin and PDFInfo.

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