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USN-4237-1: SpamAssassin vulnerabilities
First published: Mon Jan 13 2020(Updated: )
It was discovered that SpamAssassin incorrectly handled certain CF files. If a user or automated system were tricked into using a specially-crafted CF file, a remote attacker could possibly run arbitrary code. (CVE-2018-11805) It was discovered that SpamAssassin incorrectly handled certain messages. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause SpamAssassin to consume resources, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2019-12420)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/spamassassin | <3.4.2-1ubuntu0.19.10.1 | 3.4.2-1ubuntu0.19.10.1 |
| Ubuntu Linux | =19.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/spamassassin | <3.4.2-1ubuntu0.19.04.1 | 3.4.2-1ubuntu0.19.04.1 |
| Ubuntu Linux | =19.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/spamassassin | <3.4.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.2 | 3.4.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.2 |
| Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/spamassassin | <3.4.2-0ubuntu0.16.04.2 | 3.4.2-0ubuntu0.16.04.2 |
| Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-11805
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-12420
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4237-2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/spamassassin/3.4.2-1ubuntu0.19.10.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/spamassassin/3.4.2-1ubuntu0.19.04.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/spamassassin/3.4.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/spamassassin/3.4.2-0ubuntu0.16.04.2
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4237-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-4237-1?
USN-4237-1 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix USN-4237-1?
To fix USN-4237-1, you should upgrade SpamAssassin to a version that is not affected, such as 3.4.2-1ubuntu0.19.10.1.
What does USN-4237-1 affect?
USN-4237-1 affects various versions of SpamAssassin installed on Ubuntu 16.04, 18.04, 19.04, and 19.10.
Can USN-4237-1 be exploited remotely?
Yes, USN-4237-1 can be exploited remotely if a user is tricked into using a specially-crafted CF file.
What is the CVE associated with USN-4237-1?
The CVE associated with USN-4237-1 is CVE-2018-11805.
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