- Vulnerability/
- USN-4645-1
USN-4645-1: Mutt vulnerability
First published: Wed Nov 25 2020(Updated: )
It was discovered that Mutt incorrectly handled certain connections. An attacker could possibly use this issue to expose sensitive information.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/mutt | <1.14.6-1ubuntu0.1 | 1.14.6-1ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =20.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/mutt | <1.13.2-1ubuntu0.3 | 1.13.2-1ubuntu0.3 |
| Ubuntu | =20.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/mutt | <1.9.4-3ubuntu0.4 | 1.9.4-3ubuntu0.4 |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/mutt | <1.5.24-1ubuntu0.5 | 1.5.24-1ubuntu0.5 |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/mutt | <1.5.21-5ubuntu2.6 | 1.5.21-5ubuntu2.6 |
| Ubuntu | =12.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-28896
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7204-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/mutt/1.14.6-1ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/mutt/1.13.2-1ubuntu0.3
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/mutt/1.9.4-3ubuntu0.4
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/mutt/1.5.24-1ubuntu0.5
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/mutt/1.5.21-5ubuntu2.6
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4645-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-4645-1?
USN-4645-1 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix USN-4645-1?
To fix USN-4645-1, update your Mutt package to the recommended version listed for your Ubuntu release.
What versions of Mutt are affected by USN-4645-1?
USN-4645-1 affects various versions of Mutt across multiple Ubuntu releases, including versions up to 1.14.6-1ubuntu0.1.
What type of vulnerability is USN-4645-1?
USN-4645-1 is a vulnerability related to improper handling of connections that may expose sensitive information.
Can USN-4645-1 be exploited remotely?
Yes, an attacker could potentially exploit USN-4645-1 to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information remotely.
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