REDHAT-BUG-500358: Low severity Squirrelmail Squirrelmail vulnerability

Published May 12, 2009
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Updated

From SquirrelMail vulnerability report:

An issue was fixed that allowed an attacker to possibly steal user data by hijacking the SquirrelMail login session.

Credits: Tomas Hoger

Patch: http://squirrelmail.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/squirrelmail?view=rev&revision=13676

Affected Software

1 affected component
Squirrelmail Squirrelmail

Event History

May 12, 2009
Data Sourced
12:38 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-500358?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-500358 is considered critical due to the potential for user data theft through session hijacking.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-500358?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-500358, update your SquirrelMail installation to the latest version that includes the security patch.

3

What versions of SquirrelMail are affected by REDHAT-BUG-500358?

REDHAT-BUG-500358 affects various versions of SquirrelMail prior to the patch release, particularly version 1.4.18 and earlier.

4

Can REDHAT-BUG-500358 lead to data breaches?

Yes, if exploited, REDHAT-BUG-500358 can lead to data breaches by allowing attackers to hijack user sessions.

5

Who reported the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-500358?

The vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-500358 was reported by Tomas Hoger.

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