CVE-2017-16659: The Gentoo mail-filter/assp package 1.9.8.13030 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges by leveragin

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-16659?

anti-spam smtp proxy: upgrade to newer than 1.9.8.13030. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-16659 being exploited?

CVE-2017-16659 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-16659 affect?

CVE-2017-16659 affects anti-spam smtp proxy. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The Gentoo mail-filter/assp package 1.9.8.13030 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging access to the assp user account to install a Trojan horse /usr/share/assp/assp.pl script.

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2017-16659 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting anti-spam smtp proxy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Gentoo mail-filter/assp package 1.9.8.13030 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging access to the assp user account to install a Trojan horse /usr/share/assp/assp.pl script.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-732
Published	2017-11-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: anti-spam smtp proxy project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-11-08 05:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

anti-spam smtp proxy project anti-spam smtp proxy UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.9.8.13030

Fixed in: newer than 1.9.8.13030

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy anti-spam-smtp-proxy || rpm -q anti-spam-smtp-proxy || anti-spam-smtp-proxy --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.9.8.13030 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade anti-spam-smtp-proxy

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade anti-spam-smtp-proxy

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-16659?

anti-spam smtp proxy: upgrade to newer than 1.9.8.13030. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-16659 being exploited?

CVE-2017-16659 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-16659 affect?

CVE-2017-16659 affects anti-spam smtp proxy. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The Gentoo mail-filter/assp package 1.9.8.13030 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging access to the assp user account to install a Trojan horse /usr/share/assp/assp.pl script.

How urgent is CVE-2017-16659?

Priority 41/100. High severity

References

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