REDHAT-BUG-2325332: Low severity mutt vulnerability

Published Nov 11, 2024
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Updated

In mutt and neomutt, PGP encryption does not use the --hidden-recipient mode which may leak the Bcc email header field by inferring from the recipients info.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Mutt Mutt
neomutt neomutt

Event History

Nov 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:39 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2325332?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2325332 is considered to be medium due to the potential leakage of Bcc email addresses.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2325332?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2325332, you should update Mutt or Neomutt to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What is the impact of REDHAT-BUG-2325332?

The impact of REDHAT-BUG-2325332 is that it may expose Bcc recipient information to unintended parties during PGP encryption.

4

Which software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2325332?

The software affected by REDHAT-BUG-2325332 includes Mutt and Neomutt.

5

Is REDHAT-BUG-2325332 a known vulnerability?

Yes, REDHAT-BUG-2325332 is a known vulnerability reported in the Red Hat Bugzilla.

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