CVE-2018-11781: Code Injection

Published Sep 17, 2018
·
Updated

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

Other sources

Apache SpamAssassin before version 3.4.2 is vulnerable to local user code injection in the meta rule syntax.

External Reference:

https://mail-archives.apache.org/modmbox/spamassassin-announce/201809.mbox/raw/%3Cc57c0f41-742c-3c3e-249c-ae2614bf0d7d%40apache.org%3E/

Red Hat

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/spamassassin<3.4.2
3.4.2
Apache SpamAssassin<3.4.2
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
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.5
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
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·09:35 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11781?

CVE-2018-11781 has a high severity rating due to its potential for local code injection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-11781?

To fix CVE-2018-11781, upgrade Apache SpamAssassin to version 3.4.2 or later.

3

Which versions of Apache SpamAssassin are affected by CVE-2018-11781?

CVE-2018-11781 affects Apache SpamAssassin versions prior to 3.4.2.

4

Is CVE-2018-11781 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2018-11781 is categorized as a local vulnerability that requires access to the system.

5

What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2018-11781?

Systems running Apache SpamAssassin versions below 3.4.2 are considered vulnerable to CVE-2018-11781.

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