CVE-2007-2873

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.

1.9

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Vendor Advisory mandriva.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1450
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018242	vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2172	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24481	vdb entry
http://spamassassin.apache.org/advisories/cve-2007-2873.txt
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10354	signature vdb entry
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:125	vendor advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0492.html	vendor advisory
http://osvdb.org/37234	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34864	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-2873?: CVE-2007-2873 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-2873?: To fix CVE-2007-2873, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2007-2873 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2007-2873 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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