CVE-2007-2873 · cross-distro fix matrix

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 local users to cause a denial of service (corrupt arbitrary files) via a symlink attack on a file that is used by spamd.

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2007-2873 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

spamassassin→ fixed in3.2.1-1urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y spamassassin

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

spamassassin→ fixed in3.2.1-1urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y spamassassin

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

spamassassin→ fixed in3.2.1-1urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y spamassassin

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