What is the severity of USN-3811-3?

The severity of USN-3811-3 is categorized as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix USN-3811-3?

To fix USN-3811-3, update SpamAssassin to version 3.4.2-0ubuntu0.12.04.2 or later on affected Ubuntu systems.

What vulnerability does USN-3811-3 address?

USN-3811-3 addresses a vulnerability in SpamAssassin's handling of the PDFInfo plugin.

Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-3811-3?

USN-3811-3 affects Ubuntu 12.04 LTS systems that use the vulnerable version of SpamAssassin.

Is there a workaround for USN-3811-3?

There are no specific workarounds for USN-3811-3, and updating to the patched version is recommended.

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USN-3811-3

5/12/2018

USN-3811-3: SpamAssassin vulnerabilities

First published: Wed Dec 05 2018(Updated: )

USN-3811-1 fixed a vulnerability in spamassassin. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM. Original advisory details: It was discovered that SpamAssassin incorrectly handled the PDFInfo plugin. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2018-11780) It was discovered that SpamAssassin incorrectly handled meta rule syntax. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2018-11781)

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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ubuntu/spamassassin	<3.4.2-0ubuntu0.12.04.2	3.4.2-0ubuntu0.12.04.2
Ubuntu OpenSSH Client	=12.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of USN-3811-3?
The severity of USN-3811-3 is categorized as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix USN-3811-3?
To fix USN-3811-3, update SpamAssassin to version 3.4.2-0ubuntu0.12.04.2 or later on affected Ubuntu systems.
What vulnerability does USN-3811-3 address?
USN-3811-3 addresses a vulnerability in SpamAssassin's handling of the PDFInfo plugin.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-3811-3?
USN-3811-3 affects Ubuntu 12.04 LTS systems that use the vulnerable version of SpamAssassin.
Is there a workaround for USN-3811-3?
There are no specific workarounds for USN-3811-3, and updating to the patched version is recommended.

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