CVE-2006-2447
SpamAssassin before 3.1.3, when running with vpopmail and the paranoid (-P) switch, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted...
- Published
- Jun 6, 2006
- Updated
- Aug 7, 2024
- Assigning CNA
- redhat
- Evidence observed
- Jun 6, 2006
Primary CVSS
nvd · CVSS 2.0
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PHigh · next 30 days
- Percentile
- 99.5%
- Model date
- Oct 15, 2026
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Summary
SpamAssassin before 3.1.3, when running with vpopmail and the paranoid (-P) switch, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted message that is not properly handled when invoking spamd with the virtual pop username.
Sources
modules/exploits/unix/misc/spamassassin_exec.rb
Metasploit Framework modulesDeclared conditions
- platform: Unix($.exploit_unix/misc/spamassassin_exec.platform)
- verification: check_not_declared($.exploit_unix/misc/spamassassin_exec.check)
patrick · unix · Jun 6, 2006
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