Input validation error in Debian Linux



Published: 2019-11-01 | Updated: 2020-08-08
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2005-2351
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Vendor Debian

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU35120

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2005-2351

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mutt before 1.5.20 patch 7 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service via a series of requests to mutt temporary files.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: 8.0 - 10.0

CPE2.3 External links

http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=311296
http://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2005-2351


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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