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CVE-2019-12420 · cross-distro fix matrix

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.

Affects 8 Linux releases across 8 (distro × package) combinations.

EPSS:7.2% · 30-day exploit probability94th percentile

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2019-12420 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • spamassassin→ fixed in3.4.3~rc6-1urgency: not yet assigned
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y spamassassin

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • spamassassin→ fixed in3.4.3~rc6-1urgency: not yet assigned
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y spamassassin

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • spamassassin→ fixed in3.4.3~rc6-1urgency: not yet assigned
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y spamassassin

Alpine v3.20

Source: Alpine secdb

  • spamassassin→ fixed in3.4.3-r0
    apk update && apk add --upgrade spamassassin

Alpine v3.21

Source: Alpine secdb

  • spamassassin→ fixed in3.4.3-r0
    apk update && apk add --upgrade spamassassin

Alpine edge

Source: Alpine secdb

  • spamassassin→ fixed in3.4.3-r0
    apk update && apk add --upgrade spamassassin

Alpine v3.18

Source: Alpine secdb

  • spamassassin→ fixed in3.4.3-r0
    apk update && apk add --upgrade spamassassin

Alpine v3.19

Source: Alpine secdb

  • spamassassin→ fixed in3.4.3-r0
    apk update && apk add --upgrade spamassassin
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