USN-5392-1: Mutt vulnerabilities

Published Apr 28, 2022
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Updated

It was discovered that Mutt incorrectly handled certain requests. An attacker could possibly use this issue to expose sensitive information. This issue only affected Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. (CVE-2021-32055) It was discovered that Mutt incorrectly handled certain input. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a crash, or expose sensitive information. (CVE-2022-1328)

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/mutt<2.1.4-1ubuntu1.1
2.1.4-1ubuntu1.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/mutt<2.0.5-4.1ubuntu0.1
2.0.5-4.1ubuntu0.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=21.10
All of the following
ubuntu/mutt<1.13.2-1ubuntu0.5
1.13.2-1ubuntu0.5
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/mutt<1.9.4-3ubuntu0.6
1.9.4-3ubuntu0.6
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/mutt-patched<1.5.24-1ubuntu0.6+esm2
1.5.24-1ubuntu0.6+esm2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=16.04
All of the following
ubuntu/mutt<1.5.24-1ubuntu0.6+esm2
1.5.24-1ubuntu0.6+esm2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=16.04

Event History

Apr 28, 2022
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-5392-1?

The severity of USN-5392-1 is classified as a medium risk due to potential exposure of sensitive information.

2

How do I fix USN-5392-1?

To fix USN-5392-1, you should upgrade to the latest package version of Mutt as specified in the advisory.

3

Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-5392-1?

USN-5392-1 affects Ubuntu versions 16.04, 18.04, 20.04, 21.10, and 22.04.

4

What type of vulnerability is described in USN-5392-1?

USN-5392-1 describes a vulnerability where Mutt incorrectly handles certain requests, allowing the potential for sensitive information exposure.

5

Is USN-5392-1 applicable to Mutt only?

Yes, USN-5392-1 specifically pertains to vulnerabilities found in the Mutt email client.

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