CVE-2010-1132

The mlfi_envrcpt function in spamass-milter.cpp in SpamAssassin Milter Plugin 0.3.1, when using the expand option, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary…

published March 26, 2010

CVSS
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EPSS
9%
Percentile
95.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A clever twist in the RCPT TO field can let attackers run commands on your server! This vulnerability in SpamAssassin Milter Plugin 0.3.1 is a surprisingly sneaky flaw that could be hiding in plain sight. 🔍 Think of it like a restaurant where a diner can sneak a hidden message into their order – instead of just asking for the chef's special, they slip in instructions to change the whole menu! In this case, the email recipient field is the sneaky order that can lead to unexpected chaos on your server. If exploited, an attacker could manipulate the RCPT TO field to execute arbitrary commands on your system, potentially compromising sensitive data or taking control of your server. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and a complete security nightmare for your network!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a diner can sneak a hidden message into their order – instead of just asking for the chef's special, they slip in instructions to change the whole menu! In this case, the email recipient field is the sneaky order that can lead to unexpected chaos on your server. The mlfi_envrcpt function in SpamAssassin Milter Plugin 0.3.1, when utilizing the expand option, allows for arbitrary command execution via shell metacharacters in the RCPT TO field of incoming emails. This lack of proper input validation poses significant security risks.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could manipulate the RCPT TO field to execute arbitrary commands on your system, potentially compromising sensitive data or taking control of your server. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and a complete security nightmare for your network! To mitigate this vulnerability, update your SpamAssassin Milter Plugin to the latest version where this issue is resolved. Additionally, ensure strict input validation is in place for email fields to filter out any suspicious characters that could trigger command execution. 🛡️ You've got this! By patching up and reinforcing your email server, you'll be one step closer to becoming a security hero! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.08547 · 95.1th percentile
Published
2010-03-26T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 MAR 21:00Z
    The mlfi_envrcpt function in spamass-milter.cpp in SpamAssassin Milter Plugin 0.3.1, when using the expand option, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary…
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