SB2018111609 - Fedora 27 update for php-PHPMailer



SB2018111609 - Fedora 27 update for php-PHPMailer

Published: November 16, 2018 Updated: April 24, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2018111609
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Object injection attack (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-19296)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to object injection attack. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request, conduct object injection attack and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.