CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-21259: Input Validation

First published: Fri Jun 19 2020(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 4.10.1, 4.9.4, and 4.8.2. It allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application hang) via a malformed link in a channel.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mattermost<4.8.2
Mattermost>=4.9.0<4.9.4
Mattermost>=4.10.0<4.10.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-21259?

    CVE-2018-21259 is a denial-of-service vulnerability that can cause application hangs in Mattermost Server.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-21259?

    To fix CVE-2018-21259, upgrade to Mattermost Server versions 4.10.1, 4.9.4, or 4.8.2 or later.

  • Which versions of Mattermost Server are affected by CVE-2018-21259?

    CVE-2018-21259 affects Mattermost Server versions prior to 4.10.1, 4.9.4, and 4.8.2.

  • Can CVE-2018-21259 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2018-21259 can be exploited remotely through a malformed link in a channel.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-21259?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2018-21259 include service interruptions and application hangs affecting user access.

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