SB2019110120 - Input validation error in Debian Linux



SB2019110120 - Input validation error in Debian Linux

Published: November 1, 2019 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2019110120
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2005-2351)

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.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.