Vulnerability Description
SpamAssassin 3.1.x, 3.2.0, and 3.2.1 before 20070611, when running as root in unusual configurations using vpopmail or virtual users, allows local users to cause a denial of service (corrupt arbitrary files) via a symlink attack on a file that is used by spamd.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Spamassassin | Spamassassin | 3.1.0 |
References
- http://osvdb.org/37234
- http://spamassassin.apache.org/advisories/cve-2007-2873.txt
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:125
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0492.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24481
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018242
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2172
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34864
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1450
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://osvdb.org/37234
- http://spamassassin.apache.org/advisories/cve-2007-2873.txt
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:125
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0492.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24481
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-2873?
CVE-2007-2873 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). SpamAssassin 3.1.x, 3.2.0, and 3.2.1 before 20070611, when running as root in unusual configurations using vpopmail or virtual users, allows local users to cause a denial of service (corrupt arbitrary...
How severe is CVE-2007-2873?
CVE-2007-2873 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-2873?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Spamassassin Spamassassin.