# CVE-2007-2873: 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

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2007-06-11 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

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## References

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

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