Resource exhaustion in Apache Spamassassin
CVE-2019-12420
In Apache SpamAssassin before 3.4.3, a message can be crafted in a way to use excessive resources. Upgrading to SA 3.4.3 as soon as possible is the recommended fix but details will not be shared publicly.
Vulnerability class: DoS (Denial of Service)
EPSS: 0.072 (93.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Apache Spamassassin — versions Apache SpamAssassin prior to 3.4.3
- Apache Spamassassin
- Debian Debian_linux — versions 8.0, 9.0, 10.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@apache.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST)
- security@apache.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST)
- security@apache.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST)
- security@apache.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- security@apache.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST)
- security@apache.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory)
- security@apache.org (Permissions Required, x_refsource_MISC)
- security@apache.org (vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN)
- security@apache.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- security@apache.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-12420?
- CVE-2019-12420 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Spamassassin, classified under Uncontrolled Resource Consumption. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2019-12-12.
- How severe is CVE-2019-12420?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.