CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2012-6579

First published: Wed Jul 24 2013(Updated: )

Best Practical Solutions RT 3.8.x before 3.8.15 and 4.0.x before 4.0.8, when GnuPG is enabled, allows remote attackers to configure encryption or signing for certain outbound e-mail, and possibly cause a denial of service (loss of e-mail readability), via an e-mail message to a queue's address.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Request Tracker=3.8.3
Request Tracker=3.8.4
Request Tracker=3.8.7
Request Tracker=3.8.9
Request Tracker=3.8.10
Request Tracker=3.8.11
Request Tracker=3.8.12
Request Tracker=3.8.13
Request Tracker=3.8.14
Request Tracker=4.0.0
Request Tracker=4.0.1
Request Tracker=4.0.2
Request Tracker=4.0.3
Request Tracker=4.0.4
Request Tracker=4.0.5
Request Tracker=4.0.6
Request Tracker=4.0.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-6579?

    CVE-2012-6579 has a moderate severity rating, as it allows remote attackers to potentially disrupt email readability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-6579?

    To fix CVE-2012-6579, upgrade your Best Practical Solutions RT to version 3.8.15 or 4.0.8 or later.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2012-6579?

    CVE-2012-6579 affects Best Practical Request Tracker versions 3.8.x before 3.8.15 and 4.0.x before 4.0.8.

  • What impact does CVE-2012-6579 have on email services?

    CVE-2012-6579 can lead to denial of service by causing a loss of email readability due to incorrect encryption or signing configurations.

  • Is GnuPG involvement necessary for CVE-2012-6579?

    Yes, CVE-2012-6579 involves GnuPG being enabled, which is crucial for the vulnerability to be exploited.

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