Security readout for executives and security teams
An old SquirrelMail password-change plugin could let a local account escalate to root. The issue is in the Change_passwd plugin before version 4.0, specifically its chpasswd command handling a long username. Business urgency depends on whether legacy SquirrelMail and this plugin still exist in your environment. Likely exposed assets are legacy SquirrelMail deployments using the Change_passwd plugin before 4.0. Risk is most relevant where users have local accounts on the mail host. The affected metadata in the bundle is incomplete, so inventory validation is required. Prioritize if legacy SquirrelMail remains in production or shared hosting environments. Root compromise from a local account can lead to full host takeover. If SquirrelMail is retired, confirm absence and close as not applicable. Mitigation focus: Inventory SquirrelMail instances and installed Change_passwd plugin versions.; Upgrade Change_passwd to version 4.0 or later if still used.; Disable or remove the plugin where no supported update is available..
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- squirrelmail-chpasswd-binary-bo(15889)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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