# CVE-2018-11780: sa-compile: A potential Remote Code Execution bug exists with the PDFInfo plugin in Apache SpamAssassin before 3.4.2.

CVE-2018-11780 is fixed in 3 products on 1 platform, first by sa-compile 3.4.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1, released September 16, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-11780
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.1082
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Sep 16, 2018

## Description

A potential Remote Code Execution bug exists with the PDFInfo plugin in Apache SpamAssassin before 3.4.2.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | sa-compile Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.4.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [sa-compile 3.4.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-sa-compile-3.4.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Sep 16, 2018 |
| Linux | spamassassin Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.4.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [spamassassin 3.4.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-spamassassin-3.4.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Sep 16, 2018 |
| Linux | spamc Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.4.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [spamc 3.4.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-spamc-3.4.2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Sep 16, 2018 |

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