SB2015010701 - Ubuntu update for bsd-mailx



SB2015010701 - Ubuntu update for bsd-mailx

Published: January 7, 2015

Security Bulletin ID SB2015010701
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Command injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-7844)

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

The weakness exists due to improper handling of the parsing of email addresses. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary commands through the direct command execution functionality.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.