7.8
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-18862

First published: Mon Nov 11 2019(Updated: )

maidag in GNU Mailutils before 3.8 is installed setuid and allows local privilege escalation in the url mode.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GNU Mailutils<3.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-18862?

    CVE-2019-18862 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability due to the setuid installation of maidag in GNU Mailutils.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-18862?

    To mitigate CVE-2019-18862, upgrade GNU Mailutils to version 3.8 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2019-18862?

    CVE-2019-18862 affects GNU Mailutils versions prior to 3.8, specifically installed with setuid permissions.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2019-18862?

    CVE-2019-18862 can be exploited by local attackers who have access to the system where GNU Mailutils is installed.

  • What are the consequences of CVE-2019-18862?

    Exploitation of CVE-2019-18862 can lead to unauthorized escalation of privileges on affected systems.

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