Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Spamassassin | < 3.4.5 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 32 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/04/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://s.apache.org/3r1whMailing ListVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202105-26Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4879Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/04/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://s.apache.org/3r1whMailing ListVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202105-26Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4879Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-1946?
CVE-2020-1946 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2020-1946?
CVE-2020-1946 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-1946?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Spamassassin, Debian Debian Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora.