Description
In Apache SpamAssassin before 3.4.5, malicious rule configuration (.cf) files can be configured to run system commands without any output or errors. With this, exploits can be injected in a number of scenarios. In addition to upgrading to SA version 3.4.5, users should only use update channels or 3rd party .cf files from trusted places.
Published: 2021-03-25
Score: 9.8 Critical
EPSS: 1.5% Low
KEV: No
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Action: n/a
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Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2615-1 spamassassin security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4879-1 spamassassin security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-12752 In Apache SpamAssassin before 3.4.5, malicious rule configuration (.cf) files can be configured to run system commands without any output or errors. With this, exploits can be injected in a number of scenarios. In addition to upgrading to SA version 3.4.5, users should only use update channels or 3rd party .cf files from trusted places.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4899-1 SpamAssassin vulnerability
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4899-2 SpamAssassin vulnerability
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Apache Spamassassin
Debian Debian Linux
Fedoraproject Fedora
Redhat Enterprise Linux
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: apache

Published:

Updated: 2025-02-13T16:27:40.012Z

Reserved: 2019-12-02T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2020-1946

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2021-03-25T10:15:11.727

Modified: 2024-11-21T05:11:42.607

Link: CVE-2020-1946

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Moderate

Publid Date: 2021-03-24T00:00:00Z

Links: CVE-2020-1946 - Bugzilla

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