CVE-2006-2447 describes a remote command execution vulnerability affecting Apache SpamAssassin versions prior to 3.1.3, specifically when configured with vpopmail and the paranoid (-P) switch. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this by sending a specially crafted email, leading to arbitrary command execution on the vulnerable system. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 5.1, indicating a medium severity with high attack complexity but potential for partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog, exploit modules are available in Metasploit and ExploitDB, suggesting exploitability, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:spamassassin:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:spamassassin:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:spamassassin:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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