Security Update for libphp-phpmailer
Summary
DSA-3750-1: libphp-phpmailer - security update. Affects libphp-phpmailer versions < 5.2.9+dfsg-2+deb8u2. Fixed in 5.2.9+dfsg-2+deb8u2. How to fix ↓
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Background
libphp-phpmailer is a popular library used to send email from PHP applications. It provides functionality for composing and sending emails, including support for attachments, HTML content, and various email protocols. This library is commonly used in web applications to handle email communication.
Vulnerability Detail
A remote code execution vulnerability was discovered in PHPMailer. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by providing a crafted Sender address. This could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system. The vulnerability was assigned CVE-2016-10045 and is a regression in the original patch proposed for CVE-2016-10033. However, since the original patch was not applied in Debian, Debian was not vulnerable to CVE-2016-10045.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
5.2.9+dfsg-2+deb8u2
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade libphp-phpmailerTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. The recommended solution is to apply the security update as mentioned in the 'how_to_fix' section.
Conclusion
The libphp-phpmailer library has been found to have a remote code execution vulnerability. It is crucial to update the package to the recommended versions to mitigate the risk of exploitation. For further support and assistance in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
libphp-phpmailer is a PHP library used for sending emails from PHP applications. It provides various features and protocols for composing and sending emails.
This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system by providing a crafted Sender address. This could lead to a complete compromise of the affected system.
Debian is not vulnerable to CVE-2016-10045 because the original patch for CVE-2016-10033 was not applied in Debian.
To fix this vulnerability in Debian, you should upgrade the libphp-phpmailer package to the recommended versions mentioned in the 'how_to_fix' section.
There are no specific workarounds mentioned for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the security update as mentioned in the 'how_to_fix' section.
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