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.
Published 2006-06-06 21:06:00
Updated 2018-10-18 16:40:03
Source Red Hat, Inc.
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2006-2447

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 94.33%

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 99 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ

Metasploit modules for CVE-2006-2447

  • SpamAssassin spamd Remote Command Execution
    Disclosure Date: 2006-06-06
    First seen: 2020-04-26
    exploit/unix/misc/spamassassin_exec
    This module exploits a flaw in the SpamAssassin spamd service by specifying a malicious vpopmail User header, when running with vpopmail and paranoid modes enabled (non-default). Versions prior to v3.1.3 are vulnerable Authors: - aushack <patrick@osisecurity.com.a

CVSS scores for CVE-2006-2447

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source
5.1
MEDIUM AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
4.9
6.4
NIST

References for CVE-2006-2447

Products affected by CVE-2006-2447

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