REDHAT-BUG-2325330: Low severity mutt vulnerability

Published Nov 11, 2024
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Updated

In mutt and neomutt the In-Reply-To email header field is not protected by cryptographic signing which allows an attacker to reuse an unencrypted but signed email message to impersonate the original sender.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Mutt Mutt
neomutt neomutt

Event History

Nov 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2325330?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2325330 is classified as medium, due to the potential for impersonation of email senders.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2325330?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2325330, you should update to the latest version of Mutt or Neomutt where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2325330?

Users of Mutt and Neomutt who handle email communications are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2325330.

4

What can attackers do with REDHAT-BUG-2325330?

Attackers can impersonate the original sender of emails by reusing signed but unencrypted email messages due to REDHAT-BUG-2325330.

5

Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2325330?

Currently, there are no specific workarounds for REDHAT-BUG-2325330 other than updating the affected software.

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